How to solve a problem like emissions
The news Manchester is to be the first city outside London to
impose congestion charges is another example of GREAT British
thinking.
The finest minds in the land get together to combat the problems of
congestion and global warming and the best solution they can
concoct is - more taxes.
Now, as somebody who frequently uses the M60 and M62 into
Manchester during rush hour I am not particularly enthused at
having to pay £5 for my troubles. Why should I when I already
pay a shed-load in tax via VED and fuel duty?
Is it possible funds are going towards supporting MPs' lavish
holidays, second homes and fancy kitchens?
It's all quite laughable and terrible planning by Labour's
communications team. I wonder who came up with the bright idea to
announce the congestion charge on the back of the MPs' expenses
scandal?
This might seem like a bizarre solution, but instead of fiddling
expenses why not put the cash back into improving public transport
to make it more reliable and safer, introduce road tax breaks
providing an incentive for car sharing or limit access, similar to
Italian cities?
No you're right, stupid idea, let's just make the working
public pay more and soon enough they will all decide it's
better to live off benefits and stop going to work - maybe
that's how we solve a problem like emissions.
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