L00b Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Agree with the above regarding energy independence. My other priority would be transport infrastructure - esp the fast rail links. We need to make the countries economy less London - centric. We are overly reliant on the financial services sector in the square mile. Funnily enough, I had started to type that as well in my earlier post, with a goal of putting any location in England accessible from any other location in England within a maximum of 2 hours ...then thought £120m/day isn't enough for both (energy/tranport) so I left it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worjackie Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 That's how much the UK government is paying in interest charges every day on the state deficit. In a fantasy world where there is no deficit debt what would you do with it and how would you prioritise? Schools, hospitals, industrial projects, green energy, new roads? It isn't real money it's just a number on a piece of paper. The stock market makes and loses far greater sums every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatman Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 That's how much the UK government is paying in interest charges every day on the state deficit. In a fantasy world where there is no deficit debt what would you do with it and how would you prioritise? Schools, hospitals, industrial projects, green energy, new roads? Id spend it on prostitutes, gambling and possibly alcohol. I realise its a waste but hell, what a way to waste it. Much better than the governments way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 The stock market makes and loses far greater sums every day. You know that, I know that but the government needs something to subdue the masses with don’t they, don’t forget we are in this together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Id spend it on prostitutes, gambling and possibly alcohol. I realise its a waste but hell, what a way to waste it. Much better than the governments way. At £2 each per day you wouldn’t even get a decent pint never mind the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 6, 2010 Author Share Posted October 6, 2010 At £2 each per day you wouldn’t even get a decent pint never mind the rest. Here's an idea, why not double it to £240m a day? It will still be less than a fiver each and you'll get that pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Here's an idea, why not double it to £240m a day? It will still be less than a fiver each and you'll get that pint. Ah but what about the gambling and the prostitute .............. Na second thoughts I’ll have another pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
convert Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Spend £119m on coke and hookers. I'll just waste the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 That's how much the UK government is paying in interest charges every day on the state deficit. In a fantasy world where there is no deficit debt what would you do with it and how would you prioritise? Schools, hospitals, industrial projects, green energy, new roads? Give it to the bankers?! They deserve a bonus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Read the papers, give money to those who have suffered injustice, set up charity funding for causes which have been overlooked, help those who are in despair - just things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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