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SPOT ON

Indeed the beeb news lunchtime political spokesman said exact same thing, said fire chiefs want the government put clear precise PUBLIC ANOUNCEMENT.

They just told him to tell people it should not be news people job they need press conference. Tell those the dangers of storing fuel, dangers of despensing.

To assume all will be inteligent is naive sadly people have to be spoon fed dangers.

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Seems to me that people aren't just panic buying because of the possibility of a strike any more, but are queueing to get fuel before they close stations. Let's face it, not many want to end up with no fuel (for whatever reason) so they're going to try and get some so they don't have to worry about it. Queue now while there actually is some fuel, rather than face a possibility (however slim) that more and more stations will close due to those panic buying and those buying because of the panic buyers buying it all :p:

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There is a huge difference between "assume all is (sic) intelligent" and "understanding that pouring petrol into a glass jug in a kitchen whilst cooking is bad" - if people have so little common sense, nothing anyone will say is likely to make any difference.

Should the government also issue warnings that people shouldn't iron their clothes whilst taking a shower, or that jumping out an open window on the fifth floor of a building may have a sub-optimal outcome?

We are not all morons, and to treat people as such is demeaning.

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Ok hands up all those who dont see a pay raise for the drivers at the end of these strikes. ?????

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Nobody calling anyone morons I said they should not assumed everyone knows the dangers. Yes it should be common sense fumes will ignite. Thats not even thinking about the breathing of toxin fumes longer than necessary.

IF The FIRE SERVICE DEMANDING the government to make anouncement dont you think public safety warning advice is wise. I DO.

I dont care if it was maude, cameron, osbourne or devine intervention it was bad advice. The longer the government sticks head in sand keep low approach it wont get any better.

I hope the injury to this lady is enough to warn the dangers but the lack leadership over this crisis is shocking.

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You might be stupid enough to listen to them i am not.

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Was you bumping your gums this much at the last petrol strikes ???

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A) Yes Francis Maude gave out the advice as a representitive of the government. Cameron should have more control of his MP's.

B) Yes she did have responsibility. However:

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They should make allowances for the stupidity of some people. They told people to stockpile petrol. And although we don't know for sure, we can only assume that this is what she was doing.

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Exactly

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You have hit the nail on the head.

Although there were some people filling jerry cans when I filled up earlier.

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The thing is that many people think that a flame or spark has to come into contact with the petrol, and don't realise that it is the vapours that ignite. So for all we know, she could have been decanting the petrol a few feet away from the cooker, and assumed it was safe.

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Well thats how much you know my tank 3/4 full, last time went for fuel is 3 weeks ago I put in £12 its all I can afford.

I am restricted to driving due to health at moment.

Last time in 2000 I got stranded on holiday I filled it up left it at the camp to make sure had the fuel to get home.

I supported the stirke last time by haulage companies, farmers as they was protecting motorist interest.

I wont panick now once out petrol its out I wont panick if needs taxi if no taxis then do without.

I feel for those need it for going to work and those trying to do there jobs, due to the greed what going on. Many people unecessary filling up.

Still queues outside its crazy.

Interesting article on beeb from tanker driver

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-17525461

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No, they should explain that the drivers have to give a week's notice to strike. So there will be plenty of notice.

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went to shop earlier only 5 loafs of bread at local store:shocked:.

Just managed get one this was the weekends stock gone by friday morning annoying shopkeeper for not ordering more.

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Do what I do - bake my own bread....

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Good idea.:tu:

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17564277

Would this mean that the drivers will earn more money and will the longer hours be less safe?

If so surely those who voted for a stirke couldn't consciously work these longer hours, as the dispute is all about safety? :dunce:

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oh no - don't tell everyone.....better stockpile some Bread flour this weekend while I can :Yikes: