Reform UK’s ‘national fuel tax protest’ in Whitehall stalls as barely anyone turns up
A Reform UK-organised 'national fuel tax protest' in central London drew only around 70 people, mostly press, despite being expected to be the nation's biggest fuel protest in over two decades. Reform UK politicians called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to axe fuel duty and lower VAT.
A Reform UK-organised protest in central London against a planned fuel duty rise drew a low turnout of around 70 people, mostly press. The demonstration, expected to be the nation's biggest fuel protest in over two decades, was led by Reform UK's deputy leader Richard Tice. Protesters called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to axe fuel duty and lower VAT. Fuel duty has been frozen since 2011 and is expected to rise between September 2026 and March 2027. The Treasury collects around 50% in tax from each litre of fuel, amassing approximately £35 billion annually. Reform UK politicians remained hopeful about success in upcoming London local elections despite the poor turnout.
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