I agree Jamesair, but even taking that into account, 500-750,000 pax doesn't feel like too much to ask for.
Although I take with a huge grain of salt what "locals down the pub" have to say, I do hope Beafer is right about MPs monitoring this thread, I've certainly heard in the past that a lot of influential people, including Peel, the press and more, do keep an eye on what's being said on here.