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↑ That’s the best idea!
A statement 1) confirming that the public had been misled and 2) stating that as a result they would a look at a scrappage scheme might reassure some with older vehicles. They should also expand on the bald statement (that they made) about no IC engine cars by 2040 – and clarify that they will continue to be available for another 22 years. They should also give a formal undertaking not to slap extra taxes on diesel vehicles but rather to apply lower taxes to “cleaner” cars. Not rocket science really.
A statement confirming the public was misled;
I think that would be a problem as no one member of the government at the time thought they were misleading anyone.
Ms May apologising for a Labour Governments tax decisions,
Incidentally Labour did look at the policy and its 2010 report highlighting the problems was not acted upon, so who should apologise, Labour were acting upon information from a strong car lobby that was gearing up for large scale diesel production.
Stating they would look at a scrappage scheme is a recipe for further delay and confusion as we wait for the outcome of how fellow tax payers are going to fund my vehicle choice.
No IC engines is simply passing on the motor manufacturers plans for their future production.
Giving an undertaking "not to tax" is perhaps number one in the politicians what not to do in office handbook.
I run an older diesel for reasons I am not quite sure of, I have looked at new replacements including hybrids but the only things thats tempting currently is, Tesla of all things and when you get hold of one there not exactly hewn from girders and then a hybrid Lexus which is well made but horrendously complicated and labours with an odd gearbox.
I have to take responsibility for my own actions and purchase decisions and not expect others to subsidise it, the government at the time acted upon the best information they had and in good faith.
As an anology people are buying multifuel stoves which are far dirtier than most current diesel vehicles, I certainly don't think my taxes should be used to pay for them to be scrapped.