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Old 02-09-2019, 14:49   #1664
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Re: PM Boris forms a government

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 View Post
Maybe we can be more helpful with our clarifications. Let me try an analogy.
If your train journey takes two minutes but is occasionally delayed by bad weather or a train strike, you will still use it.
If it is regularly delayed by 2-3 hours and you have a 50% chance of it being delayed by 8 hours, you will make other arrangements like the plane or car. These will be more costly in time or money.
Over time, you might find it better to buy somewhere closer to work
or choose a new job. But you can't do this instantly.

Are you suggesting we - the UK - start to invest in our own manufacturing, farming, and services? it's about time someone mentioned it
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