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Madman’s dream or breath of fresh air? Readers split on petrol car ban

Our community share their views on the 2030 petrol car ban, from fears of ‘crippling infrastructure costs’ to hopes for ‘cleaner air and smarter incentives’

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<p>Rachel Reeves leaving 11 Downing Street for the House of Commons to deliver her spring statement (Stefan Rousseau/PA)</p>

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<p>Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall addressed Parliament on welfare reform (James Manning/PA)</p>

Readers clash over Labour’s benefit reforms

<p>The Chancellor is set to announce a cut to benefits (Philip Toscano/PA)</p>

Have your say: Is Labour’s welfare reform going too far?

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Tariffs, Trump, and trade: Independent readers give their verdict

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New EV road tax rules fuel debate among Independent readers

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Your questions answered as ex-MI6 boss says Britain must ready for war

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<p>US president Donald Trump greets British prime minister Keir Starmer at the entrance of the West Wing of the White House in Washington, DC, on 27 February 2025</p>

John Rentoul answers your Trump tariffs questions

<p>Donald Trump has launched a fresh wave of tariffs, including a 10 per cent duty on all British exports to the US (Carl Court/PA)</p>

Ask John Rentoul anything in Q&A on Trump’s tariffs, Brexit and more

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Your spring statement questions answered by Andrew Grice

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Q&A: Ask our political columnist anything on Reeves’ spring budget

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