Archive for April, 2009
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by AbsurdEU
Farmer Giles banned from using combine harvester
An EU law bans British farmers from using their combine harvesters on wet soil
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by AbsurdEU
Romania full of horses
Hundreds of unwanted horses have been left to roam the streets and parks of Romania’s major cities after an EU law which bans horse-drawn carts from main roads.
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by AbsurdEU
EU law could force 3,000 more post office to close
The Post Office spent £1 billion on setting up payments for pensions and other benefits which provide sub-postmasters with 12% of their income. Under EU law, this service must now be put out to tender, and the likelihood of losing the contract will mean the closure of another 3,000 branches in 2010.
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by AbsurdEU
EU Controlling the radio waves
A control of radio wavelengths directive from the EU has meant that one of Britain’s most admired charities, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution was asked to increase its annual payment for using a dedicated radio wavelength from ¬£38,000 to ¬£260,000.
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by AbsurdEU
EU want control of our Naval bases
Not an April fools I can assure you. A recent report commissioned by the European Union aims to take control of OUR Naval bases. Another misplaced military ambition from Brussels.
Read more here: http://tinyurl.com/dxwmo6
Posted on April 1, 2009 - by AbsurdEU
EU tracking your car journeys!
The Daily Mail had an interesting article today. In essence another EU project to take away your liberties and track every move you make. Disgraceful!