Prospective MP Andrew Percy has officially backed the 'A Toll Too Far' campaign which has been launched jointly by The Scunthorpe Telegraph and the Hull Daily Mail. The campaign is gathering signatures from across the region on a petition which demands Government action to deal with the tolls.

Andrew Percy, who has been campaigning for action on the tolls explains, "I was delighted to sign up for this campaign and would urge as many residents as possible to sign up too.

Having the local media on side is a real boost to our campaign as they are in an excellent position to bring everyone together on this matter and to really provide the publicity we need. The Humber Bridge Tolls Study which reported last week showed that  the cost of the tolls to the local economy over the next 25 years will be in excess of £1 billion.

We really need action from the Government to address this issue and hopefully the Scunthorpe Telegraph's campaign will prove to Ministers just how important this matter is to local people."

Photo: Andrew signs the 'A Toll Too Far' petition.