DAVID CAMERON is reported to be considering options such as road pricing and privatisation, claiming that our roads “need more private investment”.

They don’t. Britain’s drivers pay around £50 billion a year in taxes, and less than a fifth has been spent back.

A surplus of something like £400 billion has been paid since 1997, so morally investment has been paid for several times in advance. Around £10 billion would be enough to tackle the disgrace of potholes, but for some reason, we can’t invest enough in decent roads, whereas we can build roads for other developed countries.

The Government department responsible for main roads in England is the Highways Agency. A recent report pushed commercialising it, along with eye-watering perks for management in return for making even more money out of the public.

Our roads are a vital national asset and they should stay in public hands – and receive proper investment. Say ‘No’ to this highway robbery.

Brian Mooney, Fair Deal for the Motorist Campaign, London SW6 6ZU.

info@fairdealforthemotorist.org.uk