Boris is doing well

JP1

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Livestock Farmer
UK Haulier
Brexit truck duty U-turn may still lead to higher delivery prices and stall greener engines
16:55 Fri 11th Oct 2019 | Posted By UKHAULIER

3 hours ago
Brexit

The Government’s reduction of its planned 22% tariff on EU-built trucks to 10% could still lead to higher pollution levels and increased parcel and logistics charges, claims ParcelHero.
The international parcel delivery expert ParcelHero says the cut in the UK Government’s planned draconian tariff of 22% on new EU-built trucks to 10% shows it has failed to consider the issue properly; and should now announce it will scrap the tax completely.
If this doesn’t happen, warns ParcelHero’s Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, the new 10% tariff will stall the introduction of new greener EURO 6 phase D engines, made compulsory from last month, and will mean significantly increased costs for delivery and logistics industry companies – costs that will ultimately be transferred to customers.
Says David: ‘The Government’s haphazard approach to no-deal tariffs has been highlighted by its partial climb-down on stringent new duties on EU-built trucks. But even the latest 10% duty – reduced before it was ever implemented – increases the cost of a new truck by £8,500 on a typical £85,000 vehicle. Truck operators such as international couriers and road hauliers usually replace aging trucks in batches, leading to a huge potential price increase of at least £170,000 on an order of 20 trucks. Obviously, that’s an unexpected cost that will have to be paid for somehow.’
Adds David: ‘The new Brexit truck duty couldn’t come at a worse time. Just last month the latest EURO 6 phase D engines were introduced, representing a significantly greener step forward. The new engines are more efficient in low speed urban environments and cold-start emissions are also substantially reduced. Operators are certainly likely to put on hold their orders for the latest Renault and. Volvo Euro 6 D trucks while this latest duty disaster is sorted out. ‘
Cautions David: ‘The whole logistics industry will be impacted by this new vehicle tariff, from international couriers using trucks to ship to local distribution centres and airports, to heavy hauliers. Replacing older trucks is a massive investment for all logistics companies, and any delay in replacing less efficient vehicles will only add to UK pollution levels and transport costs. Even British-built DAF trucks are likely to suffer following a no-deal Brexit, as they will face 22% tariffs in their key EU market.’
 

Hindsight

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Lincolnshire
Why are they going to apologise?

I was amused with the word apolectic! Presume he meant apoplectic but then again maybe it apolectic after all, or possibly apologise.

These typos, I presume, remind me of the old saying.

Send reinforcements, we are going to advance. By time gets back to HQ has metamorphosed into: Send six and fourpence, we are going to a dance.

Best wishes,
 

Henarar

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Livestock Farmer
Location
Somerset
I was amused with the word apolectic! Presume he meant apoplectic but then again maybe it apolectic after all, or possibly apologise.

These typos, I presume, remind me of the old saying.

Send reinforcements, we are going to advance. By time gets back to HQ has metamorphosed into: Send six and fourpence, we are going to a dance.

Best wishes,
I didn't even know it was spelt wrong, I was just messing about :ROFLMAO:
 

Agrivator

Member
I was amused with the word apolectic! Presume he meant apoplectic but then again maybe it apolectic after all, or possibly apologise.

These typos, I presume, remind me of the old saying.

Send reinforcements, we are going to advance. By time gets back to HQ has metamorphosed into: Send six and fourpence, we are going to a dance.

Best wishes,

No. It ended up as ''send three and fourpence, we're going to as dance''. At that time, six and fourpence would have gained entry to the Hunt Ball.

But if Boris does manage to get a deal agreed by both Parliament and the EU, many of the Remainers, including Nicola Sturgeon, will have steam coming out of their ears.
Why do all the Remainers want Political Union with the UE? Why can't they be satisfied with the prospect of a good trade deal, which is surely what we will get whether or not we leave with or without a deal.
 
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jendan

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Mixed Farmer
Location
Northumberland
No. It ended up as ''send three and fourpence, we're going to as dance''. At that time, six and fourpence would have gained entry to the Hunt Ball.

But if Boris does manage to get a deal agreed by both Parliament and the EU, many of the Remainers, including Nicola Sturgeon, will have steam coming out of their ears.
Why do all the Remainers want Political Union with the UE? Why can't they be satisfied with the prospect of a good trade deal, which is surely what we will get whether or not we leave with or without a deal.
I dont want political union with the EU,and neither does any other remainers.We just want things left as they are.We have already got the best deal going!
 

rob1

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Location
wiltshire
I dont want political union with the EU,and neither does any other remainers.We just want things left as they are.We have already got the best deal going!
BUT that never was and isnt now an option, you only have to read the original treaty to understand that a US of E is the goal, thats fine as long as we get a vote, which we didnt on any of the treaty changes. It is a myth to say that the referendum vote was no change or leave it was the green light to more and more europe
 

Martin Holden

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Has to get it voted thru tho ,poor old Jeremy and ms swinson are going to be apolectic
if he comes with a deal that overcomes the objections that the May deal was voted down for 3 times, so we leave with an arrangement that doesn’t put us at a disadvantage, then it’s big decision time for Parliament. We will see the true colours of all of them at this stage I hope. If they vote against it and Bojo is forced to ask for an extension under the Benn act (presuming the EU grant this) then we will be in a place where an election looms. That said an election dominated by one issue is a dangerous thing as we won’t know what the parties stance is on the day to day matters that are just as important. Should a situation arise where after an election a remain or close relationship minded government come to power, their will be a very divided nation. The politicians have to step up to the plate and make some bold decisions and not fudge and mess around in the next 2/3 weeks.
 

bobk

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stafford
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if he comes with a deal that overcomes the objections that the May deal was voted down for 3 times, so we leave with an arrangement that doesn’t put us at a disadvantage, then it’s big decision time for Parliament. We will see the true colours of all of them at this stage I hope. If they vote against it and Bojo is forced to ask for an extension under the Benn act (presuming the EU grant this) then we will be in a place where an election looms. That said an election dominated by one issue is a dangerous thing as we won’t know what the parties stance is on the day to day matters that are just as important. Should a situation arise where after an election a remain or close relationship minded government come to power, their will be a very divided nation. The politicians have to step up to the plate and make some bold decisions and not fudge and mess around in the next 2/3 weeks.

Corbyn will vote against it , he's done nothing else for the last 40 years
 

Hindsight

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Location
Lincolnshire
BUT that never was and isnt now an option, you only have to read the original treaty to understand that a US of E is the goal, thats fine as long as we get a vote, which we didnt on any of the treaty changes. It is a myth to say that the referendum vote was no change or leave it was the green light to more and more europe

We shall never find out now if it was or will be an option, shall we.
 

H200GT

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Location
NORTH WALES
In general, the arrogance of hardcore remainers is truly shocking in my opinion. The referendum was to remain or leave, it didn't include leave only with a deal. And the argument that we should remain as we didn't vote for a hard brexit is even worse, no one knows the fate of the UK, remain, leave deal, or hard brexit, anyone who claims otherwise is living in fantasy land.

Referendums have to be respected in a democracy, for better or worse, otherwise its a dictatorship. The UK political system is at risk if its not respected.

My prediction is that Boris gets his deal, but I cant see the remain biased Parliament passing it. Where we go from there is anyones guess, and I don’t think there would be the will in the EU to extend a second time to potentially negotiate a 3rd deal, even if Boris puts pen to paper (and I don’t think he will, law or no law)

It would be a massive political shock, but could the queen intervene?
 

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