Rural communities to be worst hit by Chancellor’s new electric car charge
The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 will leave rural Scotland worst hit, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
Parishes: Ashton ; Bridford ; Christow ; Doddiscombsleigh ; Dunsford ; Hennock ; Tedburn St Mary ; Trusham
Mobile: 07756 253908
Email: andrew.swain@teignbridge.gov.uk
The Chancellor’s decision to introduce a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028 will leave rural Scotland worst hit, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have warned.
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