The £100 million the government has allocated to repairing potholes in the UK’s roads will not be enough, it has been claimed.

A survey by Exchange and Mart highlighted that 62 per cent of motorists think more cash is needed to get the roads to an acceptable state.

As part of its pre-election survey, the firm also found that the majority of motorists were disappointed with the Labour party’s pledge to put £285 million towards motorways improvements and expansions, suggesting it is not enough.

However, none of the main competing parties seem to be offering much more for UK road users.

"Our survey goes to show just how low morale is for British motorists," said Debra Healy, digital director of Exchange and Mart.

"For most motorists it costs too much and road conditions are poor and unsafe. The hard winter has left the roads in a terrible state and more snow and bad weather over Easter has just highlighted the problem."

She added that as none of the main parties are focusing on road users, many people looking to reduce costs on their car will be unsure who to vote for.

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