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Read so much about Bamps21. A lot of sad, insulting drivel. Leave this decent guy alone! I've followed several on this board for years, especially Bamps21 and PaddyGall, who have always supplied incredible information, freely and with honesty. On a simple thought, if any poor "advice" etc had been consistent, don't you think they would have been found out and been binned by now? I do my own research as much as possible, but Bamps21 especially has been a wonderful guide to the areas I went to. I've bought and never sold, but it's my choice. Now I have a decent profit, but probably have many shares less than most. If I sell to support my family, bail a good friend out, again, it's my choice! Eventually I will, when I want to or probably when I need to. But again, it's my blooming choice! Do any hold on forever? I've seen many heartwarming tales on the board who's lives have been changed by this brilliant share. So leave this poor guy alone. From me, and many others, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Bamps. And thank you, for an awful lot. I appreciate all you have done, are doing and hopefully will do in the future. All the very best to you and your family. Kind regards, MIG

Paddy Gall, lovely to see you back again. Alongside Speedy and a few others, you've always been stars for me. Been buying since early 2020 and never sold, as I've always believed in GGP. Always appreciated all the fabulous information, freely given. I can never thank you all enough. This will mean a lot for my family in hopefully a year or so, as this feels so very different this time with SD and his board. Thank you and kind regards, MIG

Hi Bellers, I'm so sorry for your sad loss. I'm also 68, lost a couple of close people the last year, but not so close as your wife - I'd try to be pragmatic, but losing my wife? I can't imagine the pain, so please accept my sincere condolences. Love your analogy about the tramp and the pasty (:o) ) and your closeness with the family; me too, it's for their futures I'm mainly here for. For you, I hope the SP supplies you a happy timing! All the best, for now and the future. MIG

Remember lots of small/single shares being bought (decades ago) and someone commented it was because people like small retail traders and journalists, by purchasing these would have access to company accounts, updates etc. Seems to make sense here too. Hope that's right and helps guys. All the best MIG

YHAL - just getting back to checking things on Mercia, and saw your reply. Many thanks - think of myself as a bright man with moronic moments - this was obviously one of them! Still hopeful of a brighter future but also hope it's not that "travel in hope better than arrive" quote. Was thinking Labour's journey would help Mercia. We'll see. Anyway YHAL, thanks again for your comments. Like with Scharn, much appreciated. All the best and Merry Christmas MIG

HL now back to (5.16%) - are they now confused too? Sorry guys, I think I'll come back later after lying down in a darkened room for a while! MIG :)

HL now has Mercia up 3%. Now I really am confused! Good luck all. MIG

Read the ED report which looks very positive, but then the SP goes South? Don't understand, unless the only thing is the valuations of the companies are over-inflated, or some of them hard to sell? Scharn mentioned this before. I've held this company for several years, and never sold any, but wonder if the Government's plans have affected them? Any decent thoughts would be very much appreciated. Thanks and regards, MIG

As for Dip, many thanks the doors, also much appreciated. Really good amount of note cover between you both and many good points coming out. Shaun, the BOD and interestingly Newmont who seem to be looking into the future for long term gains. Thanks again guys, now a happier man! All the best, MIG

Many thanks Dip, much appreciated as usual. My feelings about Shaun have been validated a lot thanks to your notes here. Having the BOD around for at least 2 years is very welcome; I hope this means they will look at their options (no pun intended) when the company moves onward to the future. Feeling very happy at the moment. All the best, MIG

Wasn't going to wait, agree with others; not sure what would happen with the retail offer. I'm with HL too, so bought the few I could afford and got 5.277p as I'm still sure of a good future with GGP but always expected to wait until the end of 2025. Hope my journey as for all GGP fans will result in a profit for myself and family. All the best all, and good luck. MIG

Personally, I've always thought (now talked about more often) that the tax relief on pensions paid in will change to a straight 30% tax relief, whatever your income. This would incentivize those on the lower end of incomes for their future, if they had any chance of doing this. Don't know if Labour will change the upper pension limit, though this may happen in conjunction with the 30%. Governments do seem to use pensions as a bit of a cash cow. I can't personally see ISAs being hit as too many people have and trust them. Well, I hope so for us all. My biggest hope, and has been for several years now, is GGP becoming VERY successful in the future. Good luck all GGP fans and all the best. MIG

Hell, this looks scary, 2 lots of sales of 10m shares just after 3pm - anyone know what this is about please? Thought the share would drop like a stone if this happened, as it's 4% of the share value. Unless they've been picked up and it doesn't show here. Thanks in advance to anyone with knowledge. All the best MIG

Brilliant Scharn, many thanks for all your help and advice over the years. Good luck for the future, been an honour knowing you. Kind regards,

MIG

Hi Scharn, very much appreciate your comments/analysis, as usual. I had wondered about the "sudden" change of direction, didn't know about Chamberlain leaving, which I find concerning. Share had been a bit more volatile than I expect, so the 1p raise today is surprising. I know it's always DYOR, but from your comments my long-term future here is looking like a mistake. Don't know what the MMs see ahead as they have the share going well north from here. The accounts are available, but if they were so good before, and have "amazing companies" in hand as you say, why aren't buyers knocking on the door? Why would future purchases be any better? Apologies for the concerned tone. Thanks and regards, MIG

Brilliant Scharn, thank you. Really appreciate the information and I totally agree Ray sounds like the type of guy any company and investor would be proud to have on their side. Now I know, I am. Kind regards, MIG

Thanks Scharn, exact as usual and completely correct. The RNS here is more accurate than where I saw it. Apologies FEP if my note didn't help. All the best guys, MIG

Hi FEP, looking at previous sales he had done these before in Feb/Mar perhaps for taxes? As he still has 60m shares I wouldn't worry, especially as Mercia, their recent news and their brokers targets seem to be very positive IMHO. Regards, MIG

Hi JS, (my thoughts, but of course they could be wrong!) with Mercia buying back its own shares I would think that may support the shares a bit, but with the various cost of living increases at present, especially re-mortgaging, that counterbalances that. The FT Weekend also had various little bits of info such as bonuses not going towards VCTs, which again could affect Mercia, at the moment. Unless Hunt comes up with something in the March budget to help the UK market and general spending, the technical recession bites. Won't ever give up on Mercia, as they have everything in a share I and my family value. People in trouble sell things in the market that are easy to sell. May be shares like Mercia. Give it a year and I'm convinced they will recover. Good luck all, especially JS and Scharn. Best, MIG

9.67p (I am an optimist) but would accept anything on a gentle upward path from here!