Originally Posted by
fernlee
I think the fact the chancellor saw the value of flybe to UK PLC and agreed without hesitation to assist with short term funding speaks volumes about the place flybe has in the UK economy
As said we are not just a bucket and spade outfit we provide essential services to the UK
As fond as I am of flybe, it is absolutely NOT essential to UK plc, fact!
The NHS, police, fire service coupled with the armed services etc. Now they are essential to the UK.
Flybe is not the same as those vital services. Please stop hanging your hat on this silly idea.
The only reason why the ex chancellor contemplated the idea of loaning money to flybe was due to the Tories commitment to regional connectivity in the recent elections. It is not because flybe is essential. It was just convenient to their manifesto pledge. This idea has received a huge backlash.