ANTHONY
10-12-2007, 06:00 PM
TRUCKERS PLAN FUEL PROTEST
Thousands of truckers plot weekend protest
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17309
Britain’s roads could be brought to a standstill this week, after thousands of angry truckers promised a nationwide protest over fuel prices.
The truckers are plotting to cause chaos on Saturday at 10am and are hoping to bring attention to what they believe is high fuel taxation.
The protest has been changed from Wednesday to Saturday for those who work in the week and wouldn't be able to attend, said campaigners.
The action will bring back memories of the fuel protest in 2000.
An estimated 10,000 truckers are expected to take part in this week’s action.
Last night pressure group TransAction 2007 issued a statement confirming it will take place.
The group has asked those taking part to act within the law and has threatened those who choose to break it will be reported and removed from the protest area.
TransAction 2007 has called for a meeting with the Treasury to discuss a long term solution on fuel duty that would be acceptable to all.
A spokesman said in a statement: ‘Your attention should be focused on Wednesday December 12 2007. TransAction 2007 would like to thank everyone for their support in this campaign. We act as individuals but stand as one.’
Thousands of truckers plot weekend protest
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17309
Britain’s roads could be brought to a standstill this week, after thousands of angry truckers promised a nationwide protest over fuel prices.
The truckers are plotting to cause chaos on Saturday at 10am and are hoping to bring attention to what they believe is high fuel taxation.
The protest has been changed from Wednesday to Saturday for those who work in the week and wouldn't be able to attend, said campaigners.
The action will bring back memories of the fuel protest in 2000.
An estimated 10,000 truckers are expected to take part in this week’s action.
Last night pressure group TransAction 2007 issued a statement confirming it will take place.
The group has asked those taking part to act within the law and has threatened those who choose to break it will be reported and removed from the protest area.
TransAction 2007 has called for a meeting with the Treasury to discuss a long term solution on fuel duty that would be acceptable to all.
A spokesman said in a statement: ‘Your attention should be focused on Wednesday December 12 2007. TransAction 2007 would like to thank everyone for their support in this campaign. We act as individuals but stand as one.’