Green Dave takes his new eco-car for a spin

David Cameron will tomorrow pose for pictures next to his new government-issue

But for Gregory Barker and Chris Grayling, that phrase might strike a discordant note – The Independent on Sunday has learned that both have been forced to sell their private gas-guzzlers.

Mr Barker, Mr Cameron’s environment spokesman, waved a regretful farewell to his Porsche Boxster at the beginning of the month. Then, two weeks ago, Mr Grayling, the Tories’ transport spokesman, sold his Land Rover Freelander.

The Independent