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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Archie Mitchell and David Maddox

Starmer promises ‘bold changes’ to rules over electric cars in response to Trump tariffs

Sir Keir Starmer has pledged “bold changes” to the rules around electric and new petrol and diesel cars in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The prime minister will announce Labour’s plan to reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales on Monday, in a move expected to pile pressure on Britain’s beleaguered motor industry.

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