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I never had you down as that rampant an optimist.Probably no tolls since the whole point is to connect two parts of the UK, levelling the field, uniting.
I never had you down as that rampant an optimist.Probably no tolls since the whole point is to connect two parts of the UK, levelling the field, uniting.
I'm not, it's simple political reality. Boris won't have to pay for it, and - like all previous governments - he has the public purse and it's effectively bottomless. Economically it's double-edged, but it's a political fact that they want big, visible evidence that they're putting money into the economy and reinforcing the integrity of the union - ideally at the same time. I agree with this particular idea, so it's great.I never had you down as that rampant an optimist.
Exactly that, Boris won't have to pay for it, but future governments will and it will be low hanging fruit come a far off time when a government has to be seen to be raising a few pennies from somewhere.I'm not, it's simple political reality. Boris won't have to pay for it, and - like all previous governments - he has the public purse and it's effectively bottomless. Economically it's double-edged, but it's a political fact that they want big, visible evidence that they're putting money into the economy and reinforcing the integrity of the union - ideally at the same time. I agree with this particular idea, so it's great.
Labourites would be cheering if it were a plan to build a million extra houses for all the immigrants that they want over here... but it's not.
Of course, and it's very unfair that a Fishguard to Rosslare bridge hasn't been mentioned.
It is not a political stunt- places like Denmark have built bridges to link their islands etc and it provides genuine economic benefit to the country as they are built and maintained.
Improving the supply of houses? Now there really is a ridiculous waste of money. If you wanted to waste even more make sure they are in reach of good quality schools and health care. Even more foolish insure they each have a high quality internet connection. A huge shame if these left of center infrastructure priorities got in the way of Johnson’s ego trip.I'm not, it's simple political reality. Boris won't have to pay for it, and - like all previous governments - he has the public purse and it's effectively bottomless. Economically it's double-edged, but it's a political fact that they want big, visible evidence that they're putting money into the economy and reinforcing the integrity of the union - ideally at the same time. I agree with this particular idea, so it's great.
Labourites would be cheering if it were a plan to build a million extra houses for all the immigrants that they want over here... but it's not.
Probably no tolls since the whole point is to connect two parts of the UK,
Building it is one thing but maintaining it is another. At today's prices I wouldn't be surprised if a car would be charged £50 or more.
easy to improve the supply of housing just do away with the need for planning permissionImproving the supply of houses? Now there really is a ridiculous waste of money. If you wanted to waste even more make sure they are in reach of good quality schools and health care. Even more foolish insure they each have a high quality internet connection. A huge shame if these left of center infrastructure priorities got in the way of Johnson’s ego trip.
Slack planning permission is bad enough, no planning would be a disaster.easy to improve the supply of housing just do away with the need for planning permission
You mean like the Humber Bridge?
The Humber Bridge is currently £1.50 for 2.2km of crossing. At that rate a 60 mile bridge would be about £65 each way.
It would make a great tourist route as a loop with the ferry back to Anglesey.
I personally don`t think we need either.Improving the supply of houses? Now there really is a ridiculous waste of money. If you wanted to waste even more make sure they are in reach of good quality schools and health care. Even more foolish insure they each have a high quality internet connection. A huge shame if these left of center infrastructure priorities got in the way of Johnson’s ego trip.
Swansea to Cork would be my preferred route
Having spent time in Norway, our roads are indeed an embarrassment. The Norwegians must have spent countless billions upon billions on under-sea tunnels and over-fjord bridges, often to connect isolated communities. I didn't see a single toll road either.
Awful lot of oil money and a very small populationSwansea to Cork would be my preferred route
Having spent time in Norway, our roads are indeed an embarrassment. The Norwegians must have spent countless billions upon billions on under-sea tunnels and over-fjord bridges, often to connect isolated communities. I didn't see a single toll road either.
How would that be?Don't forget Norway is one of the richest countries in the world. So spending what we would consider a disproportionate amount on infrastructure projects is still well within their financial means.
Thats correct ,and the uk has been paying the benefits of scroungers with the UK's oil moneyHow would that be?
Anything to do with getting the money from their own oilfields perchance?
That would be oil from the scottish part of the uk, soon to be Independent ScotlandThats correct ,and the uk has been paying the benefits of scroungers with the UK's oil money
Same as scotlandAwful lot of oil money and a very small population
The British Government (some would say illegally) went to Iraq because of oil, I'm guessing they wouldn't give up the north sea too easily.That would be oil from the scottish part of the uk, soon to be Independent Scotland
Exactly, hence all the lies about how scotland depends on englandThe British Government (some would say illegally) went to Iraq because of oil, I'm guessing they wouldn't give up the north sea too easily.
The channel tunnel fecked uk ag completelyI am tending to agree with you which is a worrying precedent although your admiration for the Channel Tunnel seems to be in marked contrast to your views on getting closer to Europe. I was very proud to be right in (technically France) at the service tunnel breakthrough as we provided a dining platform right in the middle for Mrs Thatcher and M Mitterand