The government have won. Selling my diesel for a petrol.....

The government have won. Selling my diesel for a petrol.....

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daemon

35,829 posts

197 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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LarsG said:
Anyway, next year the Government will change its mind and demonise petrol engines when they see CO2 levels rising and then change their view on diesels. Finally when they are not getting enough road tax through the door they will demonise electric cars and you will only be allowed to charge them between 2-3am in the morning.
Exactly. They have to raise tax revenue and the motorist is always going to be an easy target.

Demonise it, then tax it heavily.

fakenews

452 posts

77 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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daemon said:
Exactly. They have to raise tax revenue and the motorist is always going to be an easy target.

Demonise it, then tax it heavily.
Surely not! biggrin I thought the government we chose (from such a variety of options - not just two fked up parties run by complete idiots who could never hold down a job in the private sector) only acted in the best interest of the electorate they represent, based on 'real science' and fact without dogma or discrimination. They ensure every single public service is delivered in the most timely and efficient manner - prioritizing those who actually contribute to society, like our ex-servicemen and women - with a low tax structure to encourage the betterment of the lower and middle classes...

This is why life is so good for everyone in the UK isn't it? heherolleyes

heebeegeetee

28,754 posts

248 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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fakenews said:
Surely not! biggrin I thought the government we chose (from such a variety of options - not just two fked up parties run by complete idiots who could never hold down a job in the private sector) only acted in the best interest of the electorate they represent, based on 'real science' and fact without dogma or discrimination. They ensure every single public service is delivered in the most timely and efficient manner - prioritizing those who actually contribute to society, like our ex-servicemen and women - with a low tax structure to encourage the betterment of the lower and middle classes...

This is why life is so good for everyone in the UK isn't it? heherolleyes
In fairness, the private sector do keep lying to them. It took the yanks to find out.

jshell

11,006 posts

205 months

Tuesday 13th March 2018
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LarsG said:
they will demonise electric cars and you will only be allowed to charge them between 2-3am in the morning.
They don't have to, they are quietly rolling-out 'smart meters' that can increase the tariffs whilst you charge your EV overnight! They're thinking ahead of you...