A minister has refused to rule out pay-per-mile for all drivers after Rachel Reeves announced a tax hike on electric cars in her Budget. The measure will see motorists charged according to the miles they have travelled . Now, Simon Lightwood, Labour's roads and buses minister, has not eliminated the possibility that this could be expanded to all cars. He told The Express : "Look, I think it's important to say that this is about fairness. EV drivers don't pay fuel duty at the pump, which other people do."

He went on to explain that EVs also contribute to "wear and tear" on the roads, and it is essential that people who drive them pay their fair share. When pressed on whether this policy could be a gateway to further monitoring of other vehicles, the minister said: "Again, you're

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