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Casa.
Gert I think you are missing the point A decision on supporting SXX during the election period would NOT (and did not)occur because it would have been seen to be political see
"The Cabinet Office issues guidance for civil servants in UK government departments, and the staff and members of non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and other arm’s length bodies (ALBs) on their role and conduct during election and referendum campaigns."
from the doc I referenced.
I did work for a Gov minister for a time and know what goes on in practice.
I will not not return your insults nor respond further
"Two things
Are you independent of elected government.
Do you still operate during a general election.
I look forward to your response.
Thank you
Response to your query
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Gert
https://researchbriefings.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefing/Summary/SN05262
Fred asked would the IPA still function during a general election.
Below is the answer from Casapinos .
I contacted the IPA directly, and what he said was total crap.
“HI Fred, All gov departments carry on as near normal as poss. during an election period BUT because of "Purdah", they are not allowed to make or announce any decisions that could be construed as political, therefore there is no possibility of any announcement WRT SXX until after an election.(I had a spell working for a senior minister back in the Thatcherite days- not my favourite job!!!)”
Trinity
I'd prefer it were a canoe with a leak tbh
Casapinos - Out of the several thousands of posters that I have encountered on this board over the last seven years, you are by far the most annoying by a country mile.
Please get back on your catamaran and set sail in a straight line as far away from this board as you possibly can and keep going....and going....and going....
Well speaking for myself I'm ashore in the canaries trapped by "La calima " the sandstorm blanketing the Canaries, but the good news!is that I have internet access and have reviewed the SXX situation for your benefit.(At this point those of you who wish to, can ignore the rest of this post and deliver your usual sarcastic reply!)
Still reading?
OK the position as I see it is this:
There is a strong possibility that you collectively , could, if you assemble 100+ attendees at next weeks meeting win the "headcount"vote ie a majority of >50% of attendees.If that happens I think it is a corruption of the intention of such provisions and may well prompt legal challenges from both SXX and AAL.That would create a limbo in to which SXX would fall and be declared insolvent
I think it probable that the posts here, the sharesoc initiatives and the fund raising efforts represent a very committed and vocal cohort but perhaps only a single figure percentage of the total of PI 's.
Thus,I think the possible outcome, even if the II's vote more than 75% of the shares in favour of the "scheme"(and I suspect they will because many of the 85000 PI's have given up and sold) the bid fails.That is not good news for anybody,see above.
AAL and SXX will have a much better handle on the possibilities and are acting accordingly .
Jupiter, Polygon ,Odey and Blackrock now hold over 20%of the equity and their aim will be to squeeze AAL as hard as they can .I wouldn't be surprised to see a last- minute bump in the offer price to ensure that the 20% of votes they J,P,O and B hold are voted in favour.Going on the basis of posts here and other actions I think it unlikely to sway the NO vote.
I hold stock in Polygons parent ,TFG, and they have an investor call on Friday, to which I have submitted a question on their strategy and expectations WRT SXX, I also, (conditions, location and access permitting )intend to listen in on the call and if they offer any illumination I will pass it on.
I am not sure that the strident voices here fully understand that the most probable outcome of their actions is harmful to both companies, to their own remaining investment, and that of the remaining, less vocal PI's, to the local economy they profess to support , SXX' employees (hundreds of whom are NOT board members)to the contractors employed on-site and all the local businesses currently benefiting from the mine activity .