Genie Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 I only just got round go finding this video after I heard them laughing about it on the radio this morning. Matt Hancock candidly chatting to his constituents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, Genie said: I only just got round go finding this video after I heard them laughing about it on the radio this morning. Matt Hancock candidly chatting to his constituents and an even funnier version (has an f word in it) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The army on stand by to deliver fuel, is there no crisis they can’t help resolve? *waves flag proudly out of the window Best in the world, mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Genie said: The army on stand by to deliver fuel, is there no crisis they can’t help resolve? *waves flag proudly out of the window Best in the world, mate. It's just another “look we're doing something” empty gesture, file under suspending competition rules so Shell can deliver to BP garages. Neither of those things will happen or make any difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy7211 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, bickster said: It's just another “look we're doing something” empty gesture, file under suspending competition rules so Shell can deliver to BP garages. Neither of those things will happen or make any difference They won't actually do anything until people stop blaming each other for panicking. They can blame the unwashed masses for now. It's not like the Tories knew there was a massive shortfall of HGV drivers even before Brexit, and did nothing about it. Oh, wait a minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 So the Tories are nationalising rail companies again. Southeastern rail being run by the Government. Just announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 40 minutes ago, bickster said: file under suspending competition rules so Shell can deliver to BP garages. I don't think that's the intention, it's more that they're now allowed to openly communicate about where they do and don't have supply so they can try to spread the load somewhat and prioritise deliveries in areas which are completely empty among different suppliers. Whether that's actually happening, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Genie said: I only just got round go finding this video after I heard them laughing about it on the radio this morning. Matt Hancock candidly chatting to his constituents Not a lot of people know this, but that music is playing in the background wherever Matt Hancock goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I don't think that's the intention, it's more that they're now allowed to openly communicate about where they do and don't have supply so they can try to spread the load somewhat and prioritise deliveries in areas which are completely empty among different suppliers. Whether that's actually happening, who knows. How long do you imagine that would actually take? It's just in my mind, it'll take a lot longer to organise than this stupidity at the pumps will last. I just don't see how all the players get to share this information and then organise in this in say less than two weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 4 minutes ago, bickster said: How long do you imagine that would actually take? It's just in my mind, it'll take a lot longer to organise than this stupidity at the pumps will last. I just don't see how all the players get to share this information and then organise in this in say less than two weeks I have absolutely no idea tbh. There's no system in place to collaborate on this at the national level, but perhaps there could be some local info sharing and feed it back up? It's a joke that the government are putting the army on standby as a "precaution". Surely the point of precautions is to take them beforehand...what we need now is just regular old...cautions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I have absolutely no idea tbh. There's no system in place to collaborate on this at the national level, but perhaps there could be some local info sharing and feed it back up? It's a joke that the government are putting the army on standby as a "precaution". Surely the point of precautions is to take them beforehand...what we need now is just regular old...cautions. I just see both of them as the government saying they will do something that they know will have zero effect as this will all be over very quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Davkaus said: It's a joke that the government are putting the army on standby as a "precaution". Surely the point of precautions is to take them beforehand...what we need now is just regular old...cautions. I assume the point is not for the army to do anything, just for the announcement to make it seem like everything is under control so people stop panic-fuelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Had to go to SEVEN different forecourts last night before I found one that wasn't manic or closed. Asda at Minworth. Five minute wait but only £30's worth allowed. Both stations near us in Dordon were closed last night but I had an inkling they would have an early hours delivery. Went out in the wife's car at 4am, Dordon had one of two open and no limit to the amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The light was on on the wife’s car, it dawned on me that i’d end up doing all the school runs and driving her all over the place until she filled up. Popped out at 10 last night, nearest garage had fuel, and no other customers. £20 in and she’s now sorted for a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 2 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: I assume the point is not for the army to do anything, just for the announcement to make it seem like everything is under control so people stop panic-fuelling. I'm not sure it's that thought out, I think it's just say something so it looks like we're doing something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, bickster said: I'm not sure it's that thought out, I think it's just say something so it looks like we're doing something And if it involves the army then it’ll please the brexiteers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Genie said: And if it involves the army then it’ll please the brexiteers. I'll expect a convoy of Army tankers with freshly painted Union Jacks on them touring the motorways of the country by the weekend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The local press having live updates of which petrol stations in the area are getting deliveries is certainly helping matters. Absolute arseholes. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 28, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Davkaus said: The local press having live updates of which petrol stations in the area are getting deliveries is certainly helping matters. Absolute arseholes. They know perfectly well what they are doing, more clicks, more money and sod the consequences. It's in their interests to keep this going as long as they can for the extra clicks Arseholes is too polite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted September 28, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 28, 2021 It's quite annoying being a sane person who genuinely needs petrol at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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