Grant Shapps finally admits Brexit is a ‘factor’ in the fuel crisis
The transport secretary insisted last week that it was "wrong" to say Brexit was to blame for the energy crisis.
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Watch: Shapps slammed for blaming haulage group for fuel queues and defending foreign HGV driver plan
"If we hadn’t left the European Union we wouldn’t be able to introduce desperate, probably doomed, ideas designed to address problems caused by leaving the European Union.Grant Shapps there, reaching peak Grant Shapps."
WATCH: Shapps insists ‘Brexit is part of solution’ for HGV driver shortages
"We have shortages of staff, shortages of supplies and shortages of skills. It’s largely happened because of the promises that your party made on Brexit which have not been delivered," Labour's David Lammy told Shapps.
Grant Shapps spoiled my wedding because I am not British
The recently announced travel rules are inconsistent, illogical, unfair and they scream discrimination. Why are we allowing the Tory government to do this to people?
Outrage as Shapps tackles EU lorry drivers shortage – by prolonging hours
“Instead of pressuring drivers to drive in unsafe conditions, we should think about why these shortages exist," Labour's Alexandra Bulat said.
Outrage after Shapps announced only ‘UK residents’ travelling can dodge quarantine
"Why would only UK vaccinated people avoid quarantine? If you are vaccinated it does not matter what your residency is," one person said.