Petrol and diesel vehicles will face a total ban across Britain (Image: Grace Cary via Getty Images)

Officials have confirmed that petrol and diesel vehicles will face a total ban across Britain from a specific date. The Labour administration has pledged in its manifesto to bring forward the ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years to 2030.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated: "Our plans will restore clarity for manufacturers, provide renewed confidence for charging infrastructure investors and give confidence to consumers considering making the switch.

"No new petrol or diesel cars will be sold after 2030. All new cars and vans will need to be 100% zero emission by 2035." Ian Plummer, Commercial Director of AutoTrader, expressed concerns about the feasibility of this goa

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