WITHAM MP Priti Patel is warning of the "severe impact" on Essex motorists as Labour consider a rise in fuel duty.
The changes are due to be discussed in next week's budget on Wednesday November 26.
Ms Patel said: "Labour's plans to raid the pockets of motorists by whacking up fuel duty are a disgrace.
"Raising fuel duty would be yet another blow to hardworking people across Essex.
"Families, commuters, and small businesses depend on their vehicles every single day, and increasing their costs shows just how out of touch Labour are with rural and semi-rural communities like ours."
Ms Patel, who has long campaigned for lower fuel duty, said that a rise would hurt families and businesses.
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She also criticised the Government’s decision to cancel the planned widening of the A12, a key infrastructure project for Essex.
She said: "When you add this to Labour’s decision to cancel the A12 widening scheme, it is clear that they are making choices which hurt working people and hold our county back.
"I will continue to oppose any move that makes life more difficult for motorists and local businesses."
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