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Britain’s left-wing government is left-wing: An obvious fact. But still an overlooked one (www.economist.com)

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As the article acknowledges, it's left wing economically while being quite right wing on social issues. Blue Labour, essentially.

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[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 2 points 4 weeks ago

Because petrol cars are taxed per litre. This measure is to replace the 2% of tax revenue gained from fuel duty for when EVs become more prevalent.

A Hybrid owner is already paying fuel duty, so they’re being charged the excess for their electric mileage rather than being double-taxed.