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Quote from: albie on April 26, 2024, 04:33:50 pmThe opening post is over egging the offer.Labour are not renationalising the rail industry.To do that they would need to remove the Rolling stock leasing companies, who are a channel for public money to relocate in tax havens.You can hear Eddie Dempsey from the RMT explain it here;https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1543275879689863170/pu/vid/1096x696/H4NIW3K-8l0pAojq.mp4?tag=12Labour are taking a small step in the right direction, but it is simply a continuation of the current trend as underperforming train operating companies leave the field.As I said earlier it’s been gradually happening for at least 5/6 years now.
The opening post is over egging the offer.Labour are not renationalising the rail industry.To do that they would need to remove the Rolling stock leasing companies, who are a channel for public money to relocate in tax havens.You can hear Eddie Dempsey from the RMT explain it here;https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1543275879689863170/pu/vid/1096x696/H4NIW3K-8l0pAojq.mp4?tag=12Labour are taking a small step in the right direction, but it is simply a continuation of the current trend as underperforming train operating companies leave the field.
Quote from: Sprotyrover on April 26, 2024, 11:30:31 pmQuote from: albie on April 26, 2024, 04:33:50 pmThe opening post is over egging the offer.Labour are not renationalising the rail industry.To do that they would need to remove the Rolling stock leasing companies, who are a channel for public money to relocate in tax havens.You can hear Eddie Dempsey from the RMT explain it here;https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1543275879689863170/pu/vid/1096x696/H4NIW3K-8l0pAojq.mp4?tag=12Labour are taking a small step in the right direction, but it is simply a continuation of the current trend as underperforming train operating companies leave the field.As I said earlier it’s been gradually happening for at least 5/6 years now.After 14 + years of chaos, why at 5 minutes to midnight has the government released a draft bill for the railways?''UK Ministers Unveil Draft Bill for Railway Reformdraft Rail Reform Bill published - key part of vision for future of our railwaysnew proposals will leverage private sector innovation to deliver a better service overseen by Great British Railwaysaction already underway to improve train travel, including Pay As You Go ticketing and simpler fares pilotMinisters have today (20 February 2024) put forward a clear plan for the future of the railways, publishing a draft Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny.The draft Rail Reform Bill sets in motion the plan to deliver a bold vision for future rail customers - of punctual and reliable services, simpler tickets and a modern and innovative railway that meets the needs of passengers and freight users. When passed, it will help deliver on the 2019 manifesto commitment by bringing forward the biggest rail reform programme in a generation to create a simpler, more effective rail system''https://www.miragenews.com/uk-ministers-unveil-draft-bill-for-railway-1177415/