Hanson Calls for MOT Re-think  

Delyn MP David Hanson is calling on the Government to reverse its plans to halve the frequency of MOT tests, which could lead to up to 800,000 unsafe vehicles being allowed on Britain’s roads. Ministers in the Tory-led government announced proposals to require MOTs to be taken only every two years in October, leading to outcry from road safety groups, motoring organisations and small businesses. The plans to reduce the frequency of MOTs comes at a time when the proportion of cars failing the test is rising. Labour is backing a national campaign launched by a wide coalition of groups to fight these proposals. Supporters include the AA, the Association of Professional Ambulance Personnel, Aviva, the Federation of Small Businesses, British Cycling, Brake, Confused.com, the RAC, the Retail Motor Industry Federation and Road Safety GB. David Hanson said: “Britain’s roads have never...