The plastic police were supposed to be the visual presence of the police, leaving the fully trained ones to respond to more difficult / dangerous scenerios. I rarely see a plastic plod. (View Post)

I think you misunderstood my point. Its a game of hot potato. You either got to be the ultimate winner and hope then people will pay the real cost of delivery or get an offer and pass the hot potato.… (View Post)

In this situation, the whole business model doesn't work, so the only play is ultimately a monopoly or duopoly. So loads of these companies are just waiting for the offer. (View Post)

More borrowing...they government is already borrowing £150bn a year and was £20bn "over borrowed" last year. The £1bn we are talking about hardly registers on its own. Its like the VAT on p… (View Post)

Downing Street is rethinking its controversial winter fuel payment cut amid growing anxiety at the top of government that the policy could wreak serious electoral damage, the Guardian has been told. … (View Post)