MPs demand Brown U-turns over 'green' tax on millions of family car drivers

By Michael Lea
Last updated at 12:08 PM on 27th May 2008

Gordon Brown was facing a fresh backbench rebellion today after nervous Labour MPs demanded extra taxes that will hit seven out of ten motorists must be scrapped.

Depending on their car engine emissions, millions of drivers will have to pay hundreds of pounds more per year under Budget proposals that kick in in 2009.

Rebel MPs are particularly unhappy the road tax increases will now apply retrospectively and are warning the issue could be as damaging as the 10p tax row.

Chancellor Alistair Darling is to hold a crisis meeting with Labour MPs next week in a bid to head off a revolt.

Read Full Report