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7. Truckers protest in London 

July 2, 2008

Truckers are descending on London for what's expected to be the biggest protest so far against rocketing fuel prices.

Hundreds of lorries are being led through the city by police outriders demanding plans for a rise in duty from October are scrapped.

Haulage bosses claim diesel prices are crippling their industry.

Rev Sam Norton has a key interest in our countries oil.

He tells Premier what needs to be done to help the truck drivers.