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Fuel protesters hope for big turnout
Fuel protesters will make their feelings clear today as they stage a go-slow convoy along the M40 to London.
The protest leaves Oxford Services at junction eight of the motorway, near Wheatley, at 11am.
The cavalcade will cruise at about 40mph in the first and second lanes en route to Marble Arch, before travelling across central London to Downing Street.
The protest, organised by Oxfordshire cabbies Brooke Purvis and Mark Griffith, will then deliver a letter to Prime Minister Gordon Brown urging him to cut the level of fuel duty.
Mr Purvis, from Carterton, said: "I would be happy if there were 20 cars, but I have heard a rumour a lot of trucks could be turning up, and I've heard a bus firm is also turning up.
"I just spoke to the guy we are meeting in London and he said he had 300 vehicles confirmed coming down the M1.
"They are coming down from Manchester and starting their go-slow at South Mimms services before meeting us at Marble Arch."
The 31-year-old said the M40 protest would then join up with other motorists from Scotland, Bristol, Nottingham and Derby.
He added: "I would imagine we will get the message across if everything goes to plan and everyone listens to what we have to say. We must not forget Alistair Darling has already announced, conveniently a few days before our protest, that the Government is not going to impose the 2p tax rise.
"That kind of takes the wind out of our sails, but by doing that they have actually done nothing and they are still raking it in."
5:27am Saturday 19th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: ricky, Oxford on 5:53am Sat 19 Jul 08
fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
Posted by: Alan Page, Guildford on 8:38am Sat 19 Jul 08
Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.
Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.
Posted by: anon, oxfordshire on 10:25am Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote:
fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?[/quote] there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN
ricky wrote:
fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN
Posted by: anon, oxfordshire on 10:29am Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Alan Page[/bold] wrote:
Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.[/quote] that is such a sad comment to make..i bet you go abroad on holidays and drive your car these guys are not just acting for them selves if these protests suceed you will be one of the first to benefit not only from cheaper fuel but also cheaper gas and electric and food you people that complain about protests are so narrow minded ..talking about the enviroment..as if a few cars doing a protest are going to suddenly kill the planet of L.O.L
Alan Page wrote:
Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.
that is such a sad comment to make..i bet you go abroad on holidays and drive your car these guys are not just acting for them selves if these protests suceed you will be one of the first to benefit not only from cheaper fuel but also cheaper gas and electric and food you people that complain about protests are so narrow minded ..talking about the enviroment..as if a few cars doing a protest are going to suddenly kill the planet of L.O.L
Posted by: rickyp, not on the m1 on 10:36am Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?[/quote] there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN[/quote] boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?
anon wrote:
ricky wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN
boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?
Posted by: ricky, not in london on 10:44am Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]rickyp[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?[/quote] there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN[/quote] boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?[/quote] lets have a pole in oxford as to which petrol stations we should boycott?sorry enough poles already?
rickyp wrote:
anon wrote: ricky wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN
boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?
lets have a pole in oxford as to which petrol stations we should boycott?sorry enough poles already?
Posted by: ricky, not at downing st on 10:53am Sat 19 Jul 08
shes having lunch in the jag,hes in iraq !great protest such a disruption?
shes having lunch in the jag,hes in iraq !great protest such a disruption?
Posted by: britt, oxon on 11:02am Sat 19 Jul 08
an asian one ?they have the power?be fun!could boycott the food ,petrol,taxi everything ?only way vote with your pocket!
an asian one ?they have the power?be fun!could boycott the food ,petrol,taxi everything ?only way vote with your pocket!
Posted by: postmanpat, london on 12:41pm Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]rickyp[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?[/quote] there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN[/quote] boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?[/quote] lets have a pole in oxford as to which petrol stations we should boycott?sorry enough poles already?[/quote] sunday morning!has the post arrived dear?scott could nt give a toss!
ricky wrote:
rickyp wrote: anon wrote: ricky wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN
boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?
lets have a pole in oxford as to which petrol stations we should boycott?sorry enough poles already?
sunday morning!has the post arrived dear?scott could nt give a toss!
Posted by: ricky, oxon on 12:53pm Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]postmanpat[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]rickyp[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]ricky[/bold] wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?[/quote] there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN[/quote] boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?[/quote] lets have a pole in oxford as to which petrol stations we should boycott?sorry enough poles already?[/quote] sunday morning!has the post arrived dear?scott could nt give a toss![/quote] englands been ruled by the scotts for ten years!they have free this free that !wake up england?blairs scott !we stupid arses?
postmanpat wrote:
ricky wrote: rickyp wrote: anon wrote: ricky wrote: fuel is way to expensive here,at the end off today,you have wasted your time and money,as well as p.....g the public off!there must be better ways?
there are no better ways......if people get fed up with being stuck behind a go slow then they have far to much money.....at least these guys are getting of there buts and getting something together instead of moaning about it get of your butt and come up with a better idea then ..I FOR ONE WILL BE JOINING IN
boycott a certain retailer!sainsburys tesco they got more clout than us?bp shell?pick one and use the web!then the gov might listen with them on there case?
lets have a pole in oxford as to which petrol stations we should boycott?sorry enough poles already?
sunday morning!has the post arrived dear?scott could nt give a toss!
englands been ruled by the scotts for ten years!they have free this free that !wake up england?blairs scott !we stupid arses?
Posted by: english, crapsville on 1:04pm Sat 19 Jul 08
im with most comments made!you live work ,pay tax on everything?get no help >arrive destitute!!heres a house !loan for a car ? fell out with labour?oxford revolt?
im with most comments made!you live work ,pay tax on everything?get no help >arrive destitute!!heres a house !loan for a car ? fell out with labour?oxford revolt?
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 1:45pm Sat 19 Jul 08
As long as the blighter stay the course on the M1 i am content.
As long as the blighter stay the course on the M1 i am content.
Posted by: John, Banbury on 5:06pm Sat 19 Jul 08
Amazing! The people on here windging about higher petrol prices....'the goverment must give us a rebate' as if it's the goverments fault that speculators in the world market have made a fortune off our backs. We cannot attack the speculators so we turn to the obvious target, the goverment. When the public sector workers when on strike last week to try and get a wage rise to try and keep up with rising prices, the same voices were condeming them, calling them all sorts of nasty names. They are tax payers too! So it's one rule when you're hurting and another when it's someone else. Hypocrites!
Amazing! The people on here windging about higher petrol prices....'the goverment must give us a rebate' as if it's the goverments fault that speculators in the world market have made a fortune off our backs. We cannot attack the speculators so we turn to the obvious target, the goverment. When the public sector workers when on strike last week to try and get a wage rise to try and keep up with rising prices, the same voices were condeming them, calling them all sorts of nasty names. They are tax payers too! So it's one rule when you're hurting and another when it's someone else. Hypocrites!
Posted by: Brooke Purvis, Witney on 7:53pm Sat 19 Jul 08
It's a shame really, there were only 4 cars at the protest. Even "anon" didn't turn up. We still did our go slow but I feel completley embarrassed to have only had 4 cars attend. Espiclly when there are so many people who say that fuel is too high and that something should be done. Please note that petrol at a price of 118.9p a liter has a tax of 57%. The more oil prices rise the more the fuel is taxed, you have your price of fuel then your fuel duty and then VAT on top of that. Duty could be cut by half and the government would still be getting more than they had budgeted for in the the last budget. Also with raised fuel costs everything that relies of fuel to be transported then goes up in price, and lets face it, thats almost everything, ever! then with the raised fuel cost thats being added to your everyday item you have you VAT added to that as well and therfore you are paying a larger amount of tax on evrything else as well as compensating the company for their higher fuel cost! I would imagine by our turn out that most people are happy to pay massivley inflated prices for everyday items.
It's a shame really, there were only 4 cars at the protest. Even "anon" didn't turn up. We still did our go slow but I feel completley embarrassed to have only had 4 cars attend. Espiclly when there are so many people who say that fuel is too high and that something should be done. Please note that petrol at a price of 118.9p a liter has a tax of 57%. The more oil prices rise the more the fuel is taxed, you have your price of fuel then your fuel duty and then VAT on top of that. Duty could be cut by half and the government would still be getting more than they had budgeted for in the the last budget. Also with raised fuel costs everything that relies of fuel to be transported then goes up in price, and lets face it, thats almost everything, ever! then with the raised fuel cost thats being added to your everyday item you have you VAT added to that as well and therfore you are paying a larger amount of tax on evrything else as well as compensating the company for their higher fuel cost! I would imagine by our turn out that most people are happy to pay massivley inflated prices for everyday items.
Posted by: Alan Page, Guildford on 11:43pm Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Alan Page[/bold] wrote: Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.[/quote] that is such a sad comment to make..i bet you go abroad on holidays and drive your car these guys are not just acting for them selves if these protests suceed you will be one of the first to benefit not only from cheaper fuel but also cheaper gas and electric and food you people that complain about protests are so narrow minded ..talking about the enviroment..as if a few cars doing a protest are going to suddenly kill the planet of L.O.L[/quote] No sadder than some literlist cretin who can't spot irony when it slaps him round the face.
Actually I don't drive, wouldn't want to. As soon as you pass your test everybody on the road becomes a speeding t--t.
anon wrote:
Alan Page wrote: Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.
that is such a sad comment to make..i bet you go abroad on holidays and drive your car these guys are not just acting for them selves if these protests suceed you will be one of the first to benefit not only from cheaper fuel but also cheaper gas and electric and food you people that complain about protests are so narrow minded ..talking about the enviroment..as if a few cars doing a protest are going to suddenly kill the planet of L.O.L
No sadder than some literlist cretin who can't spot irony when it slaps him round the face.
Actually I don't drive, wouldn't want to. As soon as you pass your test everybody on the road becomes a speeding t--t.
Posted by: Alan Page, Guildford on 11:45pm Sat 19 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Alan Page[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]anon[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Alan Page[/bold] wrote: Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.[/quote] that is such a sad comment to make..i bet you go abroad on holidays and drive your car these guys are not just acting for them selves if these protests suceed you will be one of the first to benefit not only from cheaper fuel but also cheaper gas and electric and food you people that complain about protests are so narrow minded ..talking about the enviroment..as if a few cars doing a protest are going to suddenly kill the planet of L.O.L[/quote] No sadder than some literlist cretin who can't spot irony when it slaps him round the face. Actually I don't drive, wouldn't want to. As soon as you pass your test everybody on the road becomes a speeding t--t.[/quote] Sorry "literalist".
Only four turned up? Lol Lol Lol!!!
Humour can no further go.
Alan Page wrote:
anon wrote: Alan Page wrote: Remember guys, 20mph. If you want to protest that's fine but don't **** up the enviroment.
that is such a sad comment to make..i bet you go abroad on holidays and drive your car these guys are not just acting for them selves if these protests suceed you will be one of the first to benefit not only from cheaper fuel but also cheaper gas and electric and food you people that complain about protests are so narrow minded ..talking about the enviroment..as if a few cars doing a protest are going to suddenly kill the planet of L.O.L
No sadder than some literlist cretin who can't spot irony when it slaps him round the face. Actually I don't drive, wouldn't want to. As soon as you pass your test everybody on the road becomes a speeding t--t.
Sorry "literalist".
Only four turned up? Lol Lol Lol!!!
Humour can no further go.
Posted by: shellby, witney on 12:05am Sun 20 Jul 08
i am the wife of one of the few drivers that did attend the go slow today, i was proud to be up there supporting the drivers who work through the night in all weathers. i was very surprized at how many other taxi drivers did not even beep there horn or flash in recognition of what we stood for today. however if we had succeded in completing our task and did manage to make a diference then would they still ignore? maybe a thought should be given to those with guts and courage today who did try to make a difference. nice one brooke maybe next time - just let us know when and where and were right behind you [bold]bold[/bold]
i am the wife of one of the few drivers that did attend the go slow today, i was proud to be up there supporting the drivers who work through the night in all weathers. i was very surprized at how many other taxi drivers did not even beep there horn or flash in recognition of what we stood for today. however if we had succeded in completing our task and did manage to make a diference then would they still ignore? maybe a thought should be given to those with guts and courage today who did try to make a difference. nice one brooke maybe next time - just let us know when and where and were right behind you
Posted by: Mr Ison, England on 12:31am Sun 20 Jul 08
Those Illegals in their Taxi wee too busy lookn or the money trees to notice.
Those Illegals in their Taxi wee too busy lookn or the money trees to notice.
Posted by: Alan Page, Guildford on 10:23am Sun 20 Jul 08
[quote][bold]shellby[/bold] wrote:
i am the wife of one of the few drivers that did attend the go slow today, i was proud to be up there supporting the drivers who work through the night in all weathers. i was very surprized at how many other taxi drivers did not even beep there horn or flash in recognition of what we stood for today. however if we had succeded in completing our task and did manage to make a diference then would they still ignore? maybe a thought should be given to those with guts and courage today who did try to make a difference. nice one brooke maybe next time - just let us know when and where and were right behind you [bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] Four people going slow on a motorway is hardly likely to attract attention.
shellby wrote:
i am the wife of one of the few drivers that did attend the go slow today, i was proud to be up there supporting the drivers who work through the night in all weathers. i was very surprized at how many other taxi drivers did not even beep there horn or flash in recognition of what we stood for today. however if we had succeded in completing our task and did manage to make a diference then would they still ignore? maybe a thought should be given to those with guts and courage today who did try to make a difference. nice one brooke maybe next time - just let us know when and where and were right behind you
Four people going slow on a motorway is hardly likely to attract attention.
Posted by: James, Oxford on 2:22pm Sun 20 Jul 08
Gordon Brown has announced £30m (38m euros; $60m) of additional financial support for the Palestinian Authority (PA), on a visit to the West bank
Dont help when the idiot in charge gives all of OUR money away to other poxy countries. Thats why we pay so much. Time for a revolution I think.
Gordon Brown has announced £30m (38m euros; $60m) of additional financial support for the Palestinian Authority (PA), on a visit to the West bank
Dont help when the idiot in charge gives all of OUR money away to other poxy countries. Thats why we pay so much. Time for a revolution I think.
Posted by: Flo, Oxford on 9:32am Mon 21 Jul 08
I’m sure there was a go slow on this morning in the City. Every fool boot to bonnet crawling through the city, blocking the streets for everyone wanting to take the bus, or cycle in.
I think the pedestrians have got your point by now. You've pumped enough carbon monoxide into their lungs already!
I’m sure there was a go slow on this morning in the City. Every fool boot to bonnet crawling through the city, blocking the streets for everyone wanting to take the bus, or cycle in.
I think the pedestrians have got your point by now. You've pumped enough carbon monoxide into their lungs already!
Posted by: Phil, Oxford on 9:35am Mon 21 Jul 08
Lower motorway speed limits by 20 mph then the 2p duty rise will not be noticed.
The overall tax burden as a proportion of fuel is less now than both 1980 and 1990.
Lower motorway speed limits by 20 mph then the 2p duty rise will not be noticed.
The overall tax burden as a proportion of fuel is less now than both 1980 and 1990.
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