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A Transport Minister says he won't "demonise" drivers of diesel cars

A Transport Minister has rejected suggestions that drivers of diesel cars were being "demonised" following a series of reports suggesting diesel engines are contributing to air pollution. John Hayes told the Commons that he was not going to "put at risk" the well-being of people who needed to get to work and school - "we need to be balanced in our approach to this". Keith Macdougall reports for Today in Parliament. Hear more top stories from Westminster at 2330 on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 or via the webpage.

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