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WHAT THE PROTESTERS HAD TO SAY
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Graham Cross, director at Oxfordshire-based Mor Cross Transport, was also at the protest because he wanted a level playing field with foreign competitors. "If the government doesn't take notice, this industry will struggle to survive," he said.
Colin Keegan (right), transport operations manager at Great Bear Distribution, said the whole haulage industry was suffering and could not compete with foreign trucks paying 22p/lit less for diesel.
Roger Oakley, director at Hereford-based Arthur Oakley Transport, said hauliers were struggling to keep up with the price rises on fuel. "We need the government to help us with an essential user rebate," he explained.
Anne Preston, director of Prestons of Potto, commented: "I don't know why the UK treats the road haulage industry so unfairly. We need help like the airlines and railways get."
Maurice Smith (left), director of Pembrokeshire-based MJ Smith Haulage, was protesting to show the government how big an issue high fuel prices were. "I've come here to try to get a reduction in fuel costs for the British haulage industry," he said.