Free parking at Supermarkets to be scrapped

Mancie · 20-07-2009, 22:45

Free parking at supermarkets, garden centres and DIY stores is to be scrapped under a Conservative government ...David Cameron claims it would help the environment because shoppers would ditch their car and use public transport.
I was wondering when Cameron last lugged loads of shopping bags on the bus back to his house

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cmonstanley · 20-07-2009, 22:51

snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

is this him saying hes not ready yet

Mancie · 20-07-2009, 22:57

The best bit "The idea is the latest policy to emerge from the Tories' Quality of Life group, headed by millionaire eco-warrior Zac Goldsmith and former Environment Secretary John Gummer.
John Gummer...he's back...the bloke who shoved a beefburger into his 5yr old daughters gob claiming there was no such thing as BSE in beef... the man should be in prison yet he is a policy maker for the next Tory Government.

cashman · 20-07-2009, 23:05

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Originally Posted by cmonstanley

snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

is this him saying hes not ready yet

hope thats the case, but ya aint taking into account how many thickos have the vote.

plus how many labour voters are that brassed off they wont.

accyman · 20-07-2009, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Mancie

Free parking at supermarkets, garden centres and DIY stores is to be scrapped under a Conservative government ...David Cameron claims it would help the environment because shoppers would ditch their car and use public transport.
I was wondering when Cameron last lugged loads of shopping bags on the bus back to his house

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link ...Now Tories want us to pay for parking at the supermarket| News | This is London

Well it shows how dumb he is because peopel will just park on the roads unless they put yellow lines all around teh surrpounding areas

cashman · 20-07-2009, 23:30

i wonder what the tory stalwarts on accyweb think of this wonderful idea?

Mancie · 20-07-2009, 23:34

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Originally Posted by cashman

i wonder what the tory stalwarts on accyweb think of this wonderful idea?

I reckon some will be calling headquaters to verify..and the teaboy will respond with when he gets the nod

garinda · 21-07-2009, 00:01

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Originally Posted by cashman

i wonder what the tory stalwarts on accyweb think of this wonderful idea?

Probably think it's a jolly good idea.

It's got to be, if it's offical party line.

Though their opinion may be swayed because most of them aren't allowed to drive because of them being 'a bit slow', which affects reaction times etc.

accyman · 21-07-2009, 00:08

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Originally Posted by garinda

Probably think it's a jolly good idea.

It's got to be, if it's offical party line.

Though their opinion may be swayed because most of them aren't allowed to drive because of them being 'a bit slow', which affects reaction times etc.

but surely their caring party will issue them with carers and blue disabled badges so they can park for free lol

garinda · 21-07-2009, 00:17

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Originally Posted by accyman

but surely their caring party will issue them with carers and blue disabled badges so they can park for free lol

Maybe.

They might even give them 'special' cars, that have been 'specially' adapted to run on cheap 'special' fuel, which allows them to do 500 miles per gallon.

Royboy39 · 21-07-2009, 00:25

Are you lot being got at by the Guru Dingle.........Alister?

garinda · 21-07-2009, 00:33

Cor blimey guv'nor, your honest to goodness working class, blinding loyal, Tory foot solidiers.

God bless 'em.

Raising money, licking envelopes, doffing their caps to their betters, and those higher up in the party hierarchy.

Ya gotta love 'em.

Well, just as soon as you've finished laughing at 'em.

andrewb · 21-07-2009, 01:45

Can't see where it's Conservative party policy. If it was I wouldn't agree with it. To me it looks like a report to the Conservatives (from 2007) which I assume has been rejected.

garinda · 21-07-2009, 07:23

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Originally Posted by andrewb

Can't see where it's Conservative party policy. If it was I wouldn't agree with it. To me it looks like a report to the Conservatives (from 2007) which I assume has been rejected.

'Mr Cameron gave his clear backing to the report in a speech.'

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entwisi · 21-07-2009, 07:30

2 years ago he passed comment on it? I am sure we can fid equally 'silly' suggestions knocking around Labour back benchers/ministers opinions if I could be bothered to look. As it is I'll look forward not back and see what policies that are part of teh manifestos that we will actually be voting on.

I too wouldn't agree and not for any selfish reasons. some people do need transport to shop however it would push a lot more to do online shopping which is much more environmentally friendly ( 1 van delivering 20 peoples in a 10 mile journey as opposed to 20 cars making a 4 mile round trip each. )