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Labour's New Regulation Divides UK Car Market, Sparking Concern

A new regulation splits the UK car market. Critics warn of a £4,000 price hike in Northern Ireland. Speak up before it's too late.

In the foreground of this picture, we see a sports car on which "88" number is written on it. In...
In the foreground of this picture, we see a sports car on which "88" number is written on it. In the background we see the road.

Labour's New Regulation Divides UK Car Market, Sparking Concern

The Labour Government has sparked concern with its new regulation, SI 2025/796, which divides the UK's car market into two separate entities. Citizens are urged to voice their worries before noon on Tuesday, July 22nd, as the House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee flags this regulation as politically and legally significant.

The regulation establishes distinct car markets: one for Great Britain and another for Northern Ireland. This split could lead to a substantial price difference, with the same new car potentially costing £4,000 more in Northern Ireland due to ongoing EU rules in the region. An MP, whose name is not specified, has criticised the government for introducing this regulation. The committee's intervention aims to bring this issue to the full attention of Parliament.

Citizens are encouraged to express their concerns about SI 2025/796 and its potential impact on the UK's internal market and Northern Ireland's place in the Union. The House of Lords committee's scrutiny highlights the regulation's political and legal importance, ensuring it receives proper parliamentary consideration.

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