So the Government thinks we should store fuel at home! A transport minister this morning announced that it wasn't an irresponsible idea after all the police and ambulance service have their own stores. Note to ministers - these are in properly constructed, inspected fuel tanks not garden sheds! Maybe it's me but isn't it suspicious that an organised industrial dispute over safety and conditions is suddenly made out to be threatening, just at the time the Government is facing a backlash over VAT, pensions, taxes and money for meals with the PM? Were they thinking 'Let's take the sting out of Government action by hyping up some different agenda'!
Cycling can be fun, quicker, healthier!
Surely if the Government is worried about fuel availability they should encourage us to be mindful of it. To drive slower, take fewer journeys, travel by cycle, run, walk, get the train. All the same messages that they should approach regarding the environment too - use less, for health - walk more, improve traffic - drive less. But no, instead we get buy, buy, buy and we all contribute more to the exchequer by doing so.
So if you are worried by fuel shortages, escalating prices, your health or simply want to save money then travel more sustainably, it's good for you!
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