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"en.20050411.18.1-138"2
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Mr President, this directive is causing alarm amongst hauliers in the UK. Drivers say that they will lose GBP 80 per week. The industry says that it will cost GBP 1 billion a year and cause a shortfall of 65 000 drivers, ramping up prices and knocking UK trade. The UK Government tells us it does not provide a UK view because it was felt to be ‘inappropriate’ given that the UK would be holding the presidency of the Council.
Is this what we expect from the modern Labour Party, which rolls over to be tickled on the issues vital to the UK and all because it wants to suck up to the EU and look presidential? So heaven help our truckers! Does Labour represent them any more? ‘Inappropriate’ to give a UK view? Tell British truckers and businesses, because they will bear the cost.
This report comes from the German perspective at the centre of Europe, ideally placed no matter which way they drive. However, a lorry from Birmingham takes much longer to reach the target. These proposals will cripple British ability to compete in Europe. EU supporters say it is all about road safety, but the EU is really all about money, power and control. These proposals will put a lucrative spy beaming up to Galileo in every trucker’s cab. Private vehicles will possibly be next. Look out truckers, because Big Barrot is watching you. So shout to him and say: ‘This will take my truck off the road!’ or, in short, ‘Truck off!’."@en1
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