Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules

Drivers will be given the right to challenge "rip off" private parking charges and more grace when using private providers under new rules set out by Andy Burnham.

The Prime Minister announced the changes after drivers repeatedly raised concerns penalties issued by private providers were too harsh and left motorists unfairly penalised.

In one case, a woman was taken to court in a £1,906 claim after taking longer than five minutes to pay at a car park in Derby. The…