Andy Burnham urged to scrap 5p rule plan for motorists amid rising concerns

The change is due to come into effect in a matter of months, but the PM is facing pressure to abandon itPrime Minister Andy Burnham is facing increasing pressure to scrap Labour’s proposed 5p fuel duty increase scheduled for 2027, amid spiralling costs.Labour had previously indicated plans to reverse the Conservatives’ 5p fuel duty reduction, with initial rises anticipated within months, reports the Express.