Are we paying too much in ‘green taxes’?

Are we paying too much in ‘green taxes’?

The average British family dishes out £800 a year on taxes levied on flights, fuel and cars to help the government reach their carbon footprint targets.

Do you think the taxpayer is being held to ransom in the name of environmentalism? Or are these taxes essential in the fight against global climate change? Share your thoughts.

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  1.  
    skint from hp says:
    Sep 3, 16:50

    All my wages are going on taxes one way or another

    Are we paying too much in ‘green taxes’?
    Yes
  2.  
    lisa from thatcham says:
    Sep 3, 16:42

    of course we are we pay to much for everything and what do we get of it our pay only goes up once a year that if we get one but with everything else just keeps going up and also i dont think we should pay for our tax disc they should scrap that to.

    Are we paying too much in ‘green taxes’?
    Yes
  3.  
    Alison from Sunderland says:
    Sep 3, 14:18

    Are you the same john who lives in dalington?

  4.  
    john from darlington says:
    Sep 3, 14:15

    Alison does, she just said so, i'm gobsmacked

  5.  
    Pete from Barnsley says:
    Sep 3, 14:14

    Who lives in Sunderland?

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