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Quote from: tyke1962 on June 08, 2022, 06:25:32 amQuote from: SydneyRover on June 08, 2022, 01:00:19 amAn attempt from someone that helped this absolute scandal ridden government into power to not want anyone to refer to a reversal of possibly the dumbest political decision ever made this side of ww2. Thank you for the advice, not. Having said that, has anyone heard anyone at all talk of a reversal? It's difficult not to discuss the consequences as it is evidenced on a daily basis across the news, ask anyone that's been near an airport recently. I would respectfully suggest that anyone that voted for brexit automatically disqualifies themselves from taking up a political advisory roll.That's fine Syd .Reverse Brexit , however put that in an election manifesto and let the electorate decide .Now I know the Labour Party has a real distaste for democracy but it seems fair enough to me .You weren't thinking of pushing this through were you in coalition with the SNP and the Dems without a mandate from the electorate were you ?Comprehension tyke, you need to work on it, that's not what I wrote.
Quote from: SydneyRover on June 08, 2022, 01:00:19 amAn attempt from someone that helped this absolute scandal ridden government into power to not want anyone to refer to a reversal of possibly the dumbest political decision ever made this side of ww2. Thank you for the advice, not. Having said that, has anyone heard anyone at all talk of a reversal? It's difficult not to discuss the consequences as it is evidenced on a daily basis across the news, ask anyone that's been near an airport recently. I would respectfully suggest that anyone that voted for brexit automatically disqualifies themselves from taking up a political advisory roll.That's fine Syd .Reverse Brexit , however put that in an election manifesto and let the electorate decide .Now I know the Labour Party has a real distaste for democracy but it seems fair enough to me .You weren't thinking of pushing this through were you in coalition with the SNP and the Dems without a mandate from the electorate were you ?
An attempt from someone that helped this absolute scandal ridden government into power to not want anyone to refer to a reversal of possibly the dumbest political decision ever made this side of ww2. Thank you for the advice, not. Having said that, has anyone heard anyone at all talk of a reversal? It's difficult not to discuss the consequences as it is evidenced on a daily basis across the news, ask anyone that's been near an airport recently. I would respectfully suggest that anyone that voted for brexit automatically disqualifies themselves from taking up a political advisory roll.
Quote from: SydneyRover on June 08, 2022, 02:04:26 pmIt's a good article Albie, Rafael Behr calls him ''biddable'' I been saying it for a long time. the link between big donors and politicians needs to be brokenAssume that means unions too?
It's a good article Albie, Rafael Behr calls him ''biddable'' I been saying it for a long time. the link between big donors and politicians needs to be broken
Quote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on June 08, 2022, 12:07:37 pmQuote from: SydneyRover on June 08, 2022, 09:44:07 am'' tend to think his point initially is spot on. Set the strategy, work on it, then formalise the detail''Maybe you can tell me what the strategy is pud?I'm not an MP so I've no need to. All planned out in my own workplace though.Just blindly following what any tory MP spouts then pud? wouldn't you want to see a strategy to improve efficiencies to help get inflation under control, tax cuts by themselves could prove to be a sugar hit and push it higher.
Quote from: SydneyRover on June 08, 2022, 09:44:07 am'' tend to think his point initially is spot on. Set the strategy, work on it, then formalise the detail''Maybe you can tell me what the strategy is pud?I'm not an MP so I've no need to. All planned out in my own workplace though.
'' tend to think his point initially is spot on. Set the strategy, work on it, then formalise the detail''Maybe you can tell me what the strategy is pud?
I think they've got to cut taxes. The UK is the only major nation going into this with a rising tax burden.If I were king, I think I'd make a hefty cut to fuel duty. They must be making plenty from it now, so I imagine there must be scope for a cut.
Quote from: River Don on June 09, 2022, 10:19:37 amI think they've got to cut taxes. The UK is the only major nation going into this with a rising tax burden.If I were king, I think I'd make a hefty cut to fuel duty. They must be making plenty from it now, so I imagine there must be scope for a cut.How do you make that out? If anything the Fuel Duty revenue will have fallen due to higher prices.
Quote from: Glyn_Wigley on June 09, 2022, 10:36:34 amQuote from: River Don on June 09, 2022, 10:19:37 amI think they've got to cut taxes. The UK is the only major nation going into this with a rising tax burden.If I were king, I think I'd make a hefty cut to fuel duty. They must be making plenty from it now, so I imagine there must be scope for a cut.How do you make that out? If anything the Fuel Duty revenue will have fallen due to higher prices.I doubt fuel demand had fallen away much yet. I still see a lot of traffic on the roads.
I suppose anything that subsidises fuel will ultimately be inflationary anyway.
It's already happening''Fuel sales have fallen as drivers cut back on the number of journeys they make due to higher pump prices, a petrol station operator has said.Ascona Group, which owns 60 UK petrol stations, said the amount of fuel it sold had dropped by 200,000 litres a week compared to pre-pandemic levels.Managing director Darren Briggs said customers were making £20 to £30 fuel purchases "last a little bit longer".https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61433722
Quote from: SydneyRover on June 09, 2022, 10:46:02 amIt's already happening''Fuel sales have fallen as drivers cut back on the number of journeys they make due to higher pump prices, a petrol station operator has said.Ascona Group, which owns 60 UK petrol stations, said the amount of fuel it sold had dropped by 200,000 litres a week compared to pre-pandemic levels.Managing director Darren Briggs said customers were making £20 to £30 fuel purchases "last a little bit longer".https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61433722Loads of other elements to it not just the price. Much more electric driving and much less commuting for starters.
Quote from: big fat yorkshire pudding on June 10, 2022, 06:32:22 amQuote from: SydneyRover on June 09, 2022, 10:46:02 amIt's already happening''Fuel sales have fallen as drivers cut back on the number of journeys they make due to higher pump prices, a petrol station operator has said.Ascona Group, which owns 60 UK petrol stations, said the amount of fuel it sold had dropped by 200,000 litres a week compared to pre-pandemic levels.Managing director Darren Briggs said customers were making £20 to £30 fuel purchases "last a little bit longer".https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61433722Loads of other elements to it not just the price. Much more electric driving and much less commuting for starters.Yep, agreed bfyp. There will inevitably be a little less driving due to price, but people working from home post pandemic and the rise of electric car use will undoubtedly have had an effect.The use of petrol and diesel will probably continue to decrease in the coming years.
Quote from: SydneyRover on June 09, 2022, 10:46:02 amIt's already happening''Fuel sales have fallen as drivers cut back on the number of journeys they make due to higher pump prices, a petrol station operator has said.Ascona Group, which owns 60 UK petrol stations, said the amount of fuel it sold had dropped by 200,000 litres a week compared to pre-pandemic levels.Managing director Darren Briggs said customers were making £20 to £30 fuel purchases "last a little bit longer".https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61433722Loads of other elements to it not just the price. Much more electric driving and much less commuting for starters.
It's already happening''Fuel sales have fallen as drivers cut back on the number of journeys they make due to higher pump prices, a petrol station operator has said.Ascona Group, which owns 60 UK petrol stations, said the amount of fuel it sold had dropped by 200,000 litres a week compared to pre-pandemic levels.Managing director Darren Briggs said customers were making £20 to £30 fuel purchases "last a little bit longer".https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61433722