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THE LABOUR PARTY HAS MADE IT EASIER FOR BRITS TO POWER UP AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AT HOME WITH THE NEW DRIVEWAY RULE. THE NEW RULE WILL HIT EVERY HOUSEHOLD IN ENGLAND 09:49, 30 May 2025 Every
home in England is bracing for a new driveway law that's rolling out this week, with the Labour Party government slashing red tape on electric vehicle chargers to save motorists a tidy
£1,100 annually and cut out 'months of delays'. The Future of Roads Minister has hailed the move as a massive boost for the 'EV revolution'. Labour's latest move
aims to streamline the process for electric vehicle chargers by ditching the need for planning applications. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has given the green light for drivers
to pocket up to £1,100 a year as the government "makes it easier than ever to install EV chargers." Nottingham South's Labour MP, Ms Greenwood, declared: "We're
cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more chargepoints to power from and less red tape to deal
with." Article continues below She added: "We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing over £2.3billion to support drivers and back British
carmakers through international trade deals - creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future as part of our Plan for Change.", reports Birmingham Live. Osprey Charging
Network's Operations Director, Lewis Gardiner, welcomed the Government's announcement as "hugely welcome" and something that will make a "real difference". He
commented: "Removing the need for planning permission for essential electrical infrastructure like substations across the majority of sites will save months of delays, reduce costs and
accelerate the delivery of the rapid charging hubs drivers need." Article continues below Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury's property and procurement top dog, hailed the "streamlined
approach" for getting chargers up and running. The AA's road policy guru Jack Cousens weighed in, insisting the Government should be "doing all it can". He added:
"Removing the planning rules is a positive step and will help accelerate installations. The crucial element is ensuring grid connection in a timely manner. This is especially important
in rural locations and areas where there is no dedicated off-street parking."