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Old 22nd Dec 2020, 19:24
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Dan Gerous
 
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Originally Posted by Akrotiri bad boy
"The move to Lossiemouth is possibly to give Westmonster a bit of leverage when Wee Jimmy Crankie calls for IndyRef again. Go for it and we'll move Wedgetail to Waddington and take the jobs away from Northern Scotland."

If Krankie gets her way it's a choice of losing big bucks as above or dealing with a second SBA on her manor. What percentage of the Wedgetail/Poseidon fleet could she claim was Scottish? This would be like the Ukraine claiming the Tu160's but not having the money or expertise to operate them.
ABB, were keeping everything that is at Lossie, the rest of the Typhoon fleet, half the transports and helis, you can keep the F35 and the barge. The way Westminster negotiates deals, you should be grateful you're even getting that.
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