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Toll booth Britain! Labour set to hand sweeping powers to private firms allowing them to clobber drivers with new road tolls in latest 'war on motorist'

  • Posted on September 13, 2026
  • By Daily Mail
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  • 1 min read
In brief

The UK government is considering granting private companies significant authority to finance and manage road infrastructure projects. Under this initiative, firms investing capital in highway construction and upkeep would gain expanded control mechanisms. This policy shift has sparked debate about potential toll implementation on British roads, raising concerns about additional costs for commuters and whether private sector involvement represents effective infrastructure management or a burden on motorists.

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Toll booth Britain! Labour set to hand sweeping powers to private firms allowing them to clobber drivers with new road tolls in latest 'war on motorist'
Toll booth Britain! Labour set to hand sweeping powers to private firms allowing them to clobber drivers with new road tolls in latest 'war on motorist'

Ministers are planning to hand sweeping powers to private firms who stump up the cash for road building and maintenance projects.
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