The RHA used its annual conference to respond to criticisms
12th October 2000, Page 6
12th October 2000
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that its campaigning strategy has gone off the rails. National chairman John Bridge accepted he is in a dif ficult position but denied all accusations of a U-turn.
"We are walking a very treacherous road,' he said. "We have to have nerves of steel. But I get frustrated when I see the trade press accusing us of U-turns."
Bridge concluded by asking hauliers to judge him on the end rather than the means of the campaign.
Chief executive Roger King told CM he thought there was no contradiction in John Bridge asking for a general reduction in fuel duty in the Fuel Forum while demanding the EUR via the Transport Forum. "It's unfortunate he has to wear two hats," said King, but there is a united message—a reduction in fuel duty."