Reform UK positions itself as the party of British drivers — opposing ULEZ, fighting the 2035 petrol and diesel ban, and arguing that the government's war on cars is a war on working people.
The Anti-Driver Agenda
Reform UK argues that successive governments have pursued policies that make driving more expensive and more restricted: higher fuel duty, ULEZ expansion, 20mph zones, low traffic neighbourhoods, smart motorways, and the coming ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
Reform UK's Pledges for Drivers
- Scrap the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales
- Cut fuel duty
- Oppose ULEZ and clean air zones
- End the smart motorway programme and restore hard shoulders
- Fight councils restricting car access through LTNs and traffic schemes
- No road pricing or pay-per-mile schemes
Frequently Asked Questions
Reform UK wants to scrap the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, cut fuel duty, oppose ULEZ and clean air zones, end the smart motorway programme, and fight councils that are restricting car use through traffic schemes.
No. Reform UK strongly opposes ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zones) and similar clean air zones. They describe them as a tax on working people who need their cars and cannot afford to switch to electric vehicles.
Yes. Reform UK wants to scrap the 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales (pushed back from 2030 under the Conservatives). They argue forcing everyone to buy electric vehicles will be unaffordable for millions of families.
Reform UK wants to cut fuel duty to reduce the cost of motoring for working people. They argue high fuel duty disproportionately hits those in rural areas and those who cannot work from home or use public transport.
Reform UK opposes mandates that force people to buy electric vehicles. They support consumer choice — meaning those who want EVs can buy them, but drivers should not be forced to switch by government bans or financial penalties.
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