Hauliers take protest to London

May 27. – Lorry drivers converge on the UK capital as hauliers demand government action over fuel prices. The truck drivers want help with rocketing fuel prices which they say have risen by almost half in a year and are threatening their businesses.

 

Michelle Carlile-Alkhouri reports.

Featured speaker: Peter Knight, Road Haulier and Protest Organisers.

 


Hauliers take protest to London

correct the sentences

  1. The drivers are looking to gain power.
  2. They are angry about the increases in electricity.
  3. They want the government to pay a rebait.
  4. They want to "make our presents felt"
  5. The government won’t have a problem with fuel taxes.
  6. Fuel duty in the EU is higher than in the UK.
  7. Tax on fuel is more than 16%.
  8. The UK transports most goods by rail.
  9. The government will not change its mind on fuel and road tax.
  10. The hauliers need a powerful voice.

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