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fishing motor I am gutted beyond words (102 posts / 5,192 views)
RKB
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Post #91 28 Jul 2022 19:56
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What proportion aren't drivers? Gives us the stats.
firebladerrw
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Post #92 28 Jul 2022 21:42
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Thats democracy for you.......
mark1009
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Post #93 28 Jul 2022 22:00
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We don't live in a democracy. 40% of the people who can be bothered to vote give a political party 100% of the power. As only a max of 76% of the population can actually be bothered to get off their arse and vote it's a bloody travesty not a democracy.
firebladerrw
Posts: 102
Post #94 28 Jul 2022 22:51
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Absolutely agree tbh, but the poster I was replying to (flippantly) seemed suprised that people vote for their own interests.
Voting system in this country is undeniably not fit for purpose, but thats a discussion for another place.

Don't know if it helps Gerry, but I could wheel my barrow into a RAV4, 4 wheel drive came in handy more than once as well.

Cheers.
55s 55s
Posts: 706
Post #95 28 Jul 2022 23:08
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What are you struggling with? There was a grace period...

Under the current ULEZ rules, anyone living within the zone will be able to register to receive a discount of 100 per cent.

This is only available for a time-limited 'sunset period' from 8 April 2019 to 24 October 2021.
ip100 ip100
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Post #96 29 Jul 2022 06:26
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Right so what? That doesn't make any difference going forward then does it?
55s 55s
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Post #97 29 Jul 2022 07:42
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I'm actually boring myself so to try and get back on original thread;

The original ULEZ zone residents were given 30 months grace period, if they were to do the same with the extension - then this seems fair for everyone to fall into line - nobody knows if they will.

The new proposed extension covers parts of Greater London that have a far better air quality than many other parts of UK and cities.

The ULEZ tax is not used to improve Londoners air quality but is a tax to pollute.

Given the nature of the extension it will create rat runs around the suburbs endangering residents.

As I understand the proposals are being heard next year but no real guidance on implementation or even if they will succeed.

In my opinion, I would crack on, with one eye on your dream replacement but not make it your life's mission. With the cost of living crisis - Brexit - war and post covid recovery, my non political view would be if in the run up to a general election stealth taxes will be kicked into the long grass.

As loads have said if fuel = pollution put the tax on fuel - but the government already make much of their tax from this, plus again it's a tax to pollute with little if any of the money going towards making the planet a better place.
ip100 ip100
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Post #98 29 Jul 2022 08:08
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But the original zone was a new thing, the extension isn't. So a pointless comment. And yes, you're boring me too
snapper1 snapper1
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Post #99 29 Jul 2022 08:25
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Yes time to stop probably, but I've enjoyed your contribution
55s 55s
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Post #100 29 Jul 2022 08:49
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“Never argue with an idiot. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.”
snapper1 snapper1
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Post #101 29 Jul 2022 09:18
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No my fault , I should not stick my beake in , I'm a nod
ip100 ip100
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Post #102 29 Jul 2022 10:05
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Another "intellectual" who thinks he's better than others I see.
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