I have read and heard in the news that the tanker drivers are to strike.

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  1. BFC Dave

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    This will cause disruption as it did in 2000 when they were on strike. Hmm those commie ba stards going on strike in 2000... except they didn't. The shortages in 2000 were as a result of rolling road blocks instigated mainly by farmers and hauliers, a group perceived to be of a Conservative background.

    Manipulation of the facts to colour public opinion ?

    Any comments ?
     
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    I seem to remember them also striking at one point
     
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    Have I been brain washed (again)?
     
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    Aye, that's what I thought as well. The disruption in 2000 was due to a blockade of refineries by haulage companies.

    Heard stories today of long queues at petrol ststions.....they've not even announched a strike yet, just that the vote is in favour of industrial action, but the union will now meet to decide what to do next. Even if they do strike it's likely to just be 1 day strikes.....but no....folk see an headline and then panic!
     
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    They must be reading the headlines in the express !
     

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