How can Reeves be “backing British manufacturers on the scheme” when it’s the impractical MINI hatch, Nissan Juke and Qashqai, the Toyota Corolla and the Stellantis van based MPVs?
I don’t think that’s meant as a matter of fact statement.
I’m not happy about it, i do think choice is important and i don’t see why a disabled person shouldn’t be able to order a BMW if he/she so desires (despite the horrendous prices).
That being said… It could be way worse. This way she can claim that the scheme is now “more fit for purpose”, and fend of the bollocks nonsense spouted by the toilet-papers and other usual right-wing suspects. The “more domestic car stuff” is just hot air.
Particularly of note is that there still are plenty of “luxury cars” on the scheme. They didn’t remove “luxury cars” (despite the claim made), they removed a few luxury brands. Cars like the Ioniq 6, Volvo V60 etc are still available. If you want to spend stupid/BMW money, you can also still opt for Polestars.
All in all.. I don’t feel like the scheme functionally has been impacted at all. If that allows her to push back against Badenoch, Farage and all the other ignorant folks, then that’s plenty okay. In my opinion anyway.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.