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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 1 Aug 08:12
Surprised it`s not been commented on already.
Apparently we`re going to issue more licences (to private companies) to extract more oil and gas from the North Sea where *checks notes* we were told there was little oil and gas left. Weird.
We`re also being told by our Energy Minister that this will mean becoming self reliant and removes the need to deal with Russia. Even though we export most of our energy currently. But it`s fine because it means we can`t be bribed by Russia and there`s no way that Russian Tory donors would have any sway whatsoever. Good stuff.
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 1 Aug 08:31
Its called desperation jake
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Tue 1 Aug 08:59
And who else would they issue licences to? A Scot Gov owned drilling outfit managed by Lorna Slater?
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Topic Originator: The One Who Knocks
Date: Tue 1 Aug 09:20
Jake, I don`t think we do export most of our energy do we? I was under the impression the UK was a net importer of energy. I know that by 2030 oil from the North sea will barely cover a quarter of what the UK will be estimated to burn.
And although my eyes were open
They just might as well be closed
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 1 Aug 10:30
We import more oil than we export (though it`s roughly like for like in terms of numbers). I believe it`s to do with the type of oil.
As for who could buy the licences, it wouldn`t be hard to NOT licence just now and spend some time reviewing how to ensure that the majority of the money ends up in the hands of the UK taxpayer. I`m clearly not an economist or business expert but presumably UK Gov could be a major shareholder in an energy company, or could investigate setting up a publicly run energy company.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Tue 1 Aug 10:33
Forgot to mention that places like Aberdeen should be focussed on moving away from oil and gas. It WILL run out. This is like putting a sticking plaster over a knife wound.
"Desperation" is probably an accurate description. All we`ve seen from the Tories in the last week is ridiculous spin about migrants, climate change and benefits. Few people are falling for it though.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 1 Aug 10:38
Interesting that BP signed a £1.5billion deal with Infosys (Sunak`s in laws) prior to the issue of the licences!🤔💰😡
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 1 Aug 10:50
Needing a drink after those announcements?
Better be quick as 75% tax going on whisky!🤔😡
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 1 Aug 12:29
Now that is serious news LA :-)
I`ll just have to head down to Berwick on tweed and stock up
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 1 Aug 13:30
Quote:
Buspasspar, Tue 1 Aug 12:29
Now that is serious news LA :-)
I`ll just have to head down to Berwick on tweed and stock up
Your too late BPP!😮💨😢🥵
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Tue 1 Aug 14:04
Quote:
LochgellyAlbert, Tue 1 Aug 10:38
Interesting that BP signed a £1.5billion deal with Infosys (Sunak`s in laws) prior to the issue of the licences!🤔💰😡
Isn`t insider trading illegal? I despise this country and it`s leaders
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 1 Aug 14:51
Ahead of the 2019 general election, we had the Tories announce to big fanfare their plans to ensure the tax system supported the Scotch whisky industry. That commitment has been abandoned and the average bottle of whisky will now be taxed at an astonishing 75%.
The duty rate on spirits will rise to £31.64 per litre of pure alcohol, meaning that of the £15.22 average price of a bottle of Scotch Whisky, £11.40 is collected in taxation through duty and VAT. The tax burden on the averaged priced bottle of Scotch Whisky has risen from 70% to 75%.
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Tue 1 Aug 16:04
Seems the Isle of Jura earns more in duty than Birmingham!
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Topic Originator: Buspasspar
Date: Tue 1 Aug 16:13
And I can`t understand why we let someone else rule our land
Cap in hand
We are forever shaped by the Children we once were
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Tue 1 Aug 16:27
You forgot the forelock tug, being on our knees, the crumbs from the table and all that other whining *****
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Tue 1 Aug 16:57
Quote:
Parboiled, Tue 1 Aug 16:27
You forgot the forelock tug, being on our knees, the crumbs from the table and all that other whining *****
I don`t envy anyone who has their tiny brain that far up Sunak/Starmers erse. Imagine actually hating your own country as much as you too 😂
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Wed 2 Aug 10:17
Wasn’t talking to you son..and I like my country fine apart from the Anglophobic wee turds that infest it.
Post Edited (Wed 02 Aug 10:26)
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Wed 2 Aug 10:44
Quote:
Parboiled, Wed 2 Aug 10:17
Wasn’t talking to you son..and I like my country fine apart from the Anglophobic wee turds that infest it.
I`m not seeing any Anglophobia on here. Can you point it out? At the same time, perhaps you can reflect on constantly referring to Lorna Slater as the "Canadian Goose"?
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Wed 2 Aug 13:05
More like a duck right enough..absolutely quackers
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 2 Aug 13:30
Quote:
jake89, Wed 2 Aug 10:44
Quote:
Parboiled, Wed 2 Aug 10:17
Wasn’t talking to you son..and I like my country fine apart from the Anglophobic wee turds that infest it.
I`m not seeing any Anglophobia on here. Can you point it out? At the same time, perhaps you can reflect on constantly referring to Lorna Slater as the "Canadian Goose"?
Poor boy can`t stand being called out, so he screams anglophobia when there isn`t any. Maybe if poor Mario could actually debate instead of talking like he`s currently licking Prince Andrews scrote, he`d do better on here.
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Wed 2 Aug 16:14
What a load of balls…I think Mario should report it
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Topic Originator: Parboiled
Date: Wed 2 Aug 16:19
Btw, were you among the eejits holding up “England get out of Scotland” banners at airports and train stations? You look the type..
Post Edited (Wed 02 Aug 16:20)
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Topic Originator: Andrew283
Date: Wed 2 Aug 17:18
`You look the type`
🤔🤔
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Topic Originator: hurricane_jimmy
Date: Wed 2 Aug 20:08
I do love when the Tory Brit Nats resort to wokeism and play the Anglophobia card! 😂
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 2 Aug 20:14
Quote:
hurricane_jimmy, Wed 2 Aug 20:08
I do love when the Tory Brit Nats resort to wokeism and play the Anglophobia card! 😂
Snowflakes
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Topic Originator: hurricane_jimmy
Date: Wed 2 Aug 22:57
Absolutely RSP!
Funnily enough, my pal in the Polis was telling me that the vast majority of folk arrested at the Just Stop Oil protests in Scotland (mainly Grangemouth) were actually from England.
Not the only foreign interference we`re seeing in Scotland though! 😉
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