Jeremy Clarkson says new charge for drivers starting today is 'disaster'
dailyrecord.co.ukJeremy Clarkson has issued a stark warning that the new £175 charge for drivers under Labour, which comes into effect today, will be a "disaster".
The former BBC Top Gear presenter, now hosting ITV's Who Wants to be a Millionaire, voiced his concerns over the decision to lift the freeze on fuel duty.He argued that everyday working individuals rely on their cars and that lifting the fuel duty in the budget would spell disaster.
On Tuesday night, ahead of the budget announcement, Clarkson criticised Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves and implored her to consider the impact on Britain's 37 million drivers, reports Birmingham Live.This plea was made amidst growing apprehension about a potential 7p per litre rise in fuel duty, which could add an extra £175 annually to an average family's fuel costs (assuming they refuel once a week).
Clarkson stated: "If you live in Kentish Town, then you are well served by many transport options. If you don't live in Kentish Town, you aren't.
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