Tag Archives: Gordon Brown

Climate summit crisis countdown 42 days to go! Can the world be saved by Transport of delight?

26 October 2009 – 7:04 am

As the late great Douglas Adams revealed in one of the finest books about transport, travel and everything ever, namely; The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy, the answer to the question; what is the meaning of life? Is 42. (As the BBC explain here) And, lest you have forgotten the stern warning that our Prime [...]

By Leon Mannings | Posted in About, What’s happening | Also tagged banker, bus, catastrophe, climate change, Copenhagen, financial crisis, floods, frequent droughts, global warming, hockey stick, London Routemaster, New Labour, political career, Routemaster, save the world, stark warning, taxpayer, Transport of Delight, UN summit | Comments (2)

“Fifty days to save the world” says UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown – just as Briffa admissions about Climate Change ‘hockey stick’ data offers new challenges for Global Warming fans

20 October 2009 – 7:59 am

Message from Leon. I have decided to change the format for TC.com for a while in recognition of the impact that the Climate Change agenda is having on transport policy thinking and plans for action. I have posted more detail on this new approach in ‘about’ and start a new series of blogs as the [...]

By Leon Mannings | Posted in About, What’s happening | Also tagged banker, catastrophe, climate change, Copenhagen, financial crisis, floods, frequent droughts, global warming, hockey stick, New Labour, political career, save the world, stark warning, taxpayer, UN summit | Comments (0)

Barrack Obama UK visit Shock! Top secret mission to support opponents of Westminster bike parking tax hidden by media blackout and G20 summit

5 April 2009 – 12:07 pm

US President Barrack Obama flew into London this week on a well publicised trip to help UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown in his latest move to ‘save the world’ from stalling bankers. But, as Transport Crucible.com can now reveal in a world exclusive, the main purpose of his first UK visit was not attendance of [...]

By Leon Mannings | Posted in About, What’s happening | Also tagged Air Force One, Barrack Obama, G20, Parliament Square, Stanstead airport, Trafalgar Square, UK Prime Minister, US President, Westminster bike parking tax | Comments (2)

Battling over Heathrow ‘monster’ will escalate as key Labour rebels join Tory Mayor and high profile Lib Dems in opposing expansion – and promoting a new airport in Thames Estuary

12 January 2009 – 10:50 am

UPDATE 15.01.09: Decision at last but no surprises. “The Secretary of State confirms policy support for adding a third runway at Heathrow with additional passenger terminal facilities and a slightly longer runway”. Go here for full statement, get ready for battle to begin in earnest – or perhaps have a cup of tea instead… There [...]

By Leon Mannings | Posted in About, What’s happening | Also tagged Baroness Jo Valentine, Boris Johnson, Hacan Clearskies, John Stewart, Marina Baker, Marina Pepper, Nick Raynsford, Page 3, The Sun | Comments (23)