I'd be bloody furious if Labour announced it a week into the campaign! Why? Because if they announced it now, it would I think be a factor in our discussions/decisions as to whether to stand a candidate in Watford. And trust me, it is causing me a major headache. From a tactical point of view [for Labour] I think it would be a huge thing and gain them quite a lot of votes. Though I'm not sure leaving it that late to announce would necessarily be a good idea [and not just for my own selfish concerns].TechnicalEphemera wrote:Since Fracking is:Tizme1 wrote:All good suggestions. A total ban on fracking would certainly be a major thing.TechnicalEphemera wrote: End of the badger cull for a nailed on certainty.
Continued ban on fox hunting.
A firm commitment to taking global warming seriously, and not appointing climate change deniers as environment minister.
An increased emphasis on renewable energy.
A ban on Fracking anywhere near water resources.
Actually I wonder if Labour will ban Fracking as a manifesto commitment, let some other European country take the risk.
Environmentally hideous
A blight on house prices in fracked areas.
Of no economic value to the fracked people.
Of limited value to the country.
A technology that you want to avoid for as long as possible (preferably forever)
An economic basket case.
Surely announcing a ban would be an absolute nailed on winner, worth a few votes in marginal seats as well.
Why wouldn't you do it? (And announce it in front of cheering residents a week into the campaign).
You know what though, you have given me an idea....................