news bulletin – answers

Hauliers take protest to London

correct the sentences

1. The drivers are looking to gain power. they already have power – in numbers
2. They are angry about the increases in electricity. increases in fuel
3. They want the government to pay a rebait. a rebate
4. They want to "make our presents felt" presence
5. The government won’t have a problem with fuel taxes. ‘if the hauliers have a problem then the government will have a problem’
6. Fuel duty in the EU is higher than in the UK. higher in the UK
7. Tax on fuel is more than 16%. 65% is tax
8. The UK transports most goods by rail. by road
9. The government will not change its mind on fuel and road tax. it is re-thinking the increases
10. The hauliers need a powerful voice. they already have a powerful voice