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Old 24-12-2007, 20:59   #1
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Default Government To Slash 10p Off Fuel Tax For 6 Months.

According to a leaked Treasury memo, the Government intend to slash fuel tax by 10p for a period of 6 months to offset recent price rises in recent months. The anger of the public have alarmed the Government into taking action, albeit temporary.

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Old 24-12-2007, 21:01   #2
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Serious Business.
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Old 24-12-2007, 21:04   #3
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I am about to go to work malc, I just felt like being a mischievous **** before doing so.
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Old 24-12-2007, 21:47   #4
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Have you just done what I think you've just done?? Im not falling for it if you have!
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Old 24-12-2007, 21:50   #5
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It's about time, good call.
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Old 24-12-2007, 21:54   #6
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Bloody good idea I say.
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Old 24-12-2007, 23:35   #7
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Curse my nosey bloody nature, I had to sodding check didn't I!!!!! Von, you're a git of the highest order!!!!
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Glad to see I'm not the only one that clicked without looking at the link name.....
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Old 24-12-2007, 23:38   #9
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AND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Curse the rst of you for playing along! GITS!!!!!!!!!
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Old 24-12-2007, 23:48   #10
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