I1L2T3 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I've never suggested that you support Labour. I doubt who you vote for retains their deposit at elections. But fortunately for the country your vote is irrelevant no matter where you cast it. Elections are decided in constituencies where your politics is as appealling as polio. Long may that continue for the good of the country. Not that unpopular as it happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 In April, before the referendum, Employment minister Priti Patel said Britain would be unable to protect its steel industry while it was a member of the EU Now I have just heard on the BBC that Chancellor Philip Hammond is trying to negotiate a free trade deal with China, is that what "protect its steel industry" means? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magilla Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 In April, before the referendum, Employment minister Priti Patel said Britain would be unable to protect its steel industry while it was a member of the EU A blatant lie, the EU wanted to act on imported chinese steel, the UK veto'd it. http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/apr/01/steel-crisis-uk-accused-blocking-eu-attempts-regulate-chinese-dumping Now I have just heard on the BBC that Chancellor Philip Hammond is trying to negotiate a free trade deal with China, is that what "protect its steel industry" means? Well, this is what all those workers at Tata voted for when they chose Brexit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Well, this is what all those workers at Tata voted for when they chose Brexit. looks like it worked then seeing as their jobs are now safe:hihi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 looks like it worked then seeing as their jobs are now safe:hihi: How much were they losing per day, it is all a con. ---------- Post added 09-02-2017 at 18:21 ---------- A blatant lie, the EU wanted to act on imported chinese steel, the UK veto'd it. The EU seem to have tariffs on Chinese steel now. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/10/07/eu-slaps-steep-tariffs-on-cheap-chinese-steel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 How much were they losing per day, it is all a con. ---------- Post added 09-02-2017 at 18:21 ---------- The EU seem to have tariffs on Chinese steel now. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2016/10/07/eu-slaps-steep-tariffs-on-cheap-chinese-steel/ can you tell me what part is a con ? i hope the eu imposing tariffs on china backfires and the people buy british made steel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez8004 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 can you tell me what part is a con ? i hope the eu imposing tariffs on china backfires and the people buy british made steel A lot of investment needs to happen before the steel industry becomes competitive in this country on the global stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 can you tell me what part is a con ? i hope the eu imposing tariffs on china backfires and the people buy british made steel "£1m-a-day losses" but I believe they are still trading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 A lot of investment needs to happen before the steel industry becomes competitive in this country on the global stage. a good investment for the government to get involved in now we arnt hampered by the eu dont you think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Well...Being in the industry myself. Tata sold off Scunthorpe steel works, and already is in profit as British Steel. So it makes me wonder if Tata were deliberately running these places at a loss. Can't imagine why though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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