http://priceofoil.org/2006/02/13/chelsea-tractors-take-over-london/ Oil Change International campaigns to expose the true costs of oil and facilitate the coming transition towards clean energy. We are dedicated to identifying and overcoming political barriers to that transition. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:34:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://priceofoil.org/2006/02/13/chelsea-tractors-take-over-london/#comment-167 The Price of Oil » Blog Archive » “Pathetic” Gordon Fails Again in UK Budget Mon, 20 Mar 2006 09:51:20 +0000 http://www.priceofoil.org/blog/?p=35#comment-167 [...] In a move that will anger green campaigners, he is not rising fuel duty. Apparently the Chancellor will also announce a rise in road tax for so-called “Chelsea tractor” (SUVs) of £30 to £200 a year.  I have reported in the blog before how these beasts are taking over London. Like many actions of this government this is far too little far too late: firstly it is only for new SUVs and secondly if you buy a Land-Rover Freelander for £20,000, I don’t think an extra £30 is going to make you bankrupt. [...] […] In a move that will anger green campaigners, he is not rising fuel duty. Apparently the Chancellor will also announce a rise in road tax for so-called “Chelsea tractor” (SUVs) of £30 to £200 a year.  I have reported in the blog before how these beasts are taking over London. Like many actions of this government this is far too little far too late: firstly it is only for new SUVs and secondly if you buy a Land-Rover Freelander for £20,000, I don’t think an extra £30 is going to make you bankrupt. […]

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