Gareth Johnson on Budget: No Sale of Dartford Crossing or an increase in tax is needed

On Friday, 18th June, Gareth Johnson MP for Dartford, met members of his constituency at the Dartford Crossing who were demonstrating against a feared increase in toll charges ahead of this week's budget.  The former Labour Government had proposed to sell-off the crossing and both Gareth and the demonstrators were against an increase in charges and a sell-off.

Gareth said: "I have made representations to the Chancellor and the transport team to put forward the view that Dartford residents are suffering because of congestion at the Dartford Crossing. I have appealed to them not to announce any sale of the Dartford Crossing in the Budget as I believe that a private company would have their shareholders and profits to consider rather than the long suffering motorist.