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Peter Ridler's avatar

Excellent article. We need to stop pussyfooting around and get real action for our business and public wellbeing. This lame duck government has no idea on how to get the economy going. Giving our money away to foreign countries is madness when so many illegal Migrants are being treated better than our own citizens. We need a boost to the country by making sure we capitalise on our assets in the North Sea and plan more mini nuclear power plants . New technology for hydrogen fuel engines could help.

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Alan's avatar

Where are the plans for a mini nuclear reactor? The UK does not have a prototype in operation as far as I am aware. The only small reactors are the ones used in nuclear submarines and they are top secret. According to Wikipedia only China and Russia have built small reactors. The promotion of these reactors is also based on them being sited closer to the demand centres and the public has not been asked what they think about them. I am not convinced about hydrogen. It is difficult and dangerous to store and it has a low energy density compared to petrol.

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Peter Ridler's avatar

Speak to JCB about their new engine. Next?

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Peter Ridler's avatar

Apparently Rolls Royce have some plans. Not privy to the full details x. We have small reactors in Submarines!! They produce electricity!!!.

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Peter Christie's avatar

You raise excellent points. I would also add a large reduction in taxes, particularly cutting the public sector, and taking measures to make the UK an attractive place for investment once more, at the risk of inciting fury from the bond markets. In my experience, capital gravitates to regions that offer the most favorable conditions, and current geopolitical trends indicate that investors are increasingly turning towards Trump's USA or Asia. The borders and alliances that past generations would recognise are, I believe, undergoing fundamental changes, despite the best efforts of our so-called leaders. It raises an important question: whom will the UK ally with to ensure future generations enjoy a better quality of life than we have? You're right that the UK must prioritise getting its fundamentals in order before we can even consider reversing our downward trajectory, but it is essential for us all to acknowledge that the world is evolving and that a choice will eventually need to be made!

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Gabrielle Hayden's avatar

Sir Jacob, did you see what Trumpie did today? Every day is .... Yippee Kiy yay!

He has Canada and Mexico in his grip. The last time these two countries were involved in US controversy was when The Simpsons TV show labelled my country as Shatner-stealing Mexico-touchers.

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Spencer Carey's avatar

Amen

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