As more details of the deal have emerged, so has discontent, notably over a plan to cut tax breaks for agricultural diesel and scrap an exemption from car tax for farming vehicles.

They’re not increasing taxes on diesel; they are no longer planning to subsidize it. These are not the same and subsidies for gas and diesel should be ended worldwide.

Also, driving your diesel-fueled tractors into the city is not going to bring you much sympathy. You’re just worsening the problem.