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On 21 June MAG represented the interests of motorcyclists at the Motorcycle Sector Ministerial Roundtable. Despite the limited time available, MAG raised two key issues. Chaired by Minister of State (Decarbonisation and Technology), The Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, at the Department for Transport (DfT) offices at 33 Horseferry Road, […]

MAG in the room where it happened

22/06/2023 in Campaigns / Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) Chair, Neil Liversidge, met Minister of State (Decarbonisation and Technology) Jesse Norman yesterday. With resistance to the ICE ban growing in Europe, MAG hammered home the message that the Government should abandon its plan to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles in the UK from […]

MAG hammers home ICE Ban opposition with Minister

22/03/2023 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

FEMA’s blog post points out the increasing signs that the battery electric only policy is meeting stiff opposition. MAG comment: Now is the time to redouble our efforts. Whilst signs are increasingly encouraging, now is not the time for complacency. We need to ensure that UK policy makers come to their senses. Riders made their views clear, both in the UK and Europe. We will not sit as spectators, waiting and hoping. We will continue to putting the Action in Motorcycle Action Group.

No time for complacency – MAG comment on FEMA’s blog

17/03/2023 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has co-funded a report from The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) on the Government’s proposal to ban the sale of internal combustion engined vehicles (ICEVs) within a 2030 to 2040 timeframe. The report shows that the economic impact of the ban will be […]

MAG’s CEBR report on the Economic Impact of the 2030-2040 ...

11/10/2022 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has submitted its response to UK motorcycling’s most important consultation today. The response runs to 29 pages of widely referenced arguments against the proposed end to sales of new petrol-powered motorcycles. It authentically represents the view of the majority of UK bikers and fulfils MAG’s […]

The 2035 Ban – MAG’s Fighting Response.

20/09/2022 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has fired its first shots in response to the motorcycle ICE ban consultation. MAG is demanding dialogue far beyond the scope of the consultation. An initial meeting established fact about potential outcomes to the consultation. MAG sees no potential for a good outcome within the […]

MAG fires first shots on motorcycle ICE Ban consultation

25/07/2022 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) Chair, Neil Liversidge, has reaffirmed that the organisation backs the vast majority of motorcyclists in opposing the ICE ban. The Department for Transport (DfT) launched its delayed consultation on the phaseout of non-zero emission motorcycles on 14th July. The consultation, entitled ‘L-category vehicles: ending sales […]

MAG Backs Strong Majority Of Riders in Opposing ICE Ban

18/07/2022 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has announced that it will be collaborating with the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) to develop the Action Plan for decarbonisation of powered light vehicles (PLVs). The Action Plan was launched last Wednesday. MAG will be holding an initial meeting with the MCIA on 9th February. […]

MAG to collaborate with MCIA on decarbonisation plan.

07/02/2022 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The ‘Action Plan’ for zero emission Powered Light Vehicles (PLV) is just half the story that misses too many opportunities. The document is billed as the ‘Action Plan’ for Government and industry to help realise its full potential in decarbonising the UK’s transport sector. The plan makes ten recommendations but […]

MAG: “motorcycle ‘Action Plan’ is just half of the story”.

02/02/2022 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has thanked Department for Transport (DfT) Minister Trudy Harrison, following a meeting on 15th December 2021. MAG delivered an honest representation of members’ views on decarbonisation. The Minister committed to continue working closely with MAG to ensure these views are considered. MAG’s Director of Campaigns […]

Minister commits to working closely with MAG on decarbonisation

17/12/2021 in Decarbonisation / Environment / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) confirms that it will meet new Minister with responsibility for transport decarbonisation, Trudy Harrison, on 15th December 2021. MAG will confirm that, in surveys, the majority of motorcyclists oppose the proposed phase-out of internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. MAG is committed to honestly representing the […]

MAG will meet new Minister for Transport Decarbonisation next week.

06/12/2021 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has issued an initial response to the Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan. The plan sets out how the UK Government proposes to tackle carbon emissions from the transport sector of the economy on its path to delivering a Net Zero UK by 2050. MAG remains opposed […]

MAG responds to Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan.

16/07/2021 in Decarbonisation / News by Colin Brown