Free fuel at Stormont - some MLAs power up electric cars for free whilst the public pays

About this episode

The episode discusses the controversy of MLAs receiving free fuel for electric cars while the public bears the cost, featuring reactions from callers.

TUV MLA Timothy Gaston says he is "flabbergasted" and Nolan gets reaction from callers

People in this episode

Host: Nolan

Guest: Timothy Gaston

Topics covered

• politics
• electric cars
• public funding
• MLAs
• call-in reactions

Keywords

• Stormont
• electric cars
• free fuel
• MLAs
• Timothy Gaston
• public reaction
• BBC Radio Ulster

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio Ulster

Places: Stormont

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