What's that, you may ask? The chancellor's pronouncement today that the forthcoming 2p/litre increase in fuel duty is going to be postponed. Full story from the Telegraph.
"Postponing the planned increase in fuel duty is consistent with the Government's commitment to support the Bank of England in maintaining low inflation."
Hmmmm! So its all about controlling inflation? You're kidding, right? Note the key word, 'postponing'. Not canceling, abandoning, withdrawing, but simply postponing; perhaps until things quieten down a little so they can re-introduce it when all our minds are on other things?
Or am I being overtly cynical again?
Junkk.com promotes fun, reward-based e-practices, sharing oodles of info in objective, balanced ways. But we do have personal opinions, too! Hence this slightly ‘off of site, top of mind' blog by Junkk Male Peter. Hopefully still more ‘concerned mates’ than 'do this... or else' nannies, with critiques seen as constructive or of a more eyebrow-twitching ‘Oh, really?!' variety. Little that’s green can be viewed only in black and white.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
1 comment:
I believe in freedom of speech. But I also don't like bullies on blogs, even verbal ones, as they can drive away those with something valid to say... or offer.
Subjective is fine, but well argued and substantiated is even better. Calm and polite tops. Anything that crosses my personal line will not go up. There may be reasons given, but not guaranteed.
I'm not too keen on 'Anon' as a handle (and the content usually explains why), so if that's what you opt for it may not make it. Sorry.
Two words: Glasgow East.
ReplyDeleteThough how they imagine not imposing a 2p tax hike will help much lord alone knows. I doubt it will hinder the need/desire to travel.
I was watching Chllr. Darling's po-faced announcement and could only imagine his nose growing.
But, at least No. 10 is well on the case of that most critical of issues: tipping.