As the election campaigns are well underway, and you are supposed to vote for who represents your interests maybe there should be a discussion on whether any of the parties are more or less likely to help our industry/hobby in any way.
Personally i feel that the current government have imposed tighter restrictions on all aspects of our lives. The SVA was restrictive, but, in all honesty probably did a lot to raise the standards within the industry. I'm not at all convinced that the IVA is going to improve standards enough to negate the impact it appears to be having on builders confidence.
I don't like feeling that every aspect of life is over governed by rules and taxes. The current government seem intent on controlling everything to the nth degree, whereas life has to have some flexibility.
Cars are not a vote winner in any way, dirty etc. But kit cars have a very low carbon foot print because of the recycling of components. Does any politician realise this and is prepared to defend the industry if the issue was to come up?
Personally i feel that the current government have imposed tighter restrictions on all aspects of our lives. The SVA was restrictive, but, in all honesty probably did a lot to raise the standards within the industry. I'm not at all convinced that the IVA is going to improve standards enough to negate the impact it appears to be having on builders confidence.
I don't like feeling that every aspect of life is over governed by rules and taxes. The current government seem intent on controlling everything to the nth degree, whereas life has to have some flexibility.
Cars are not a vote winner in any way, dirty etc. But kit cars have a very low carbon foot print because of the recycling of components. Does any politician realise this and is prepared to defend the industry if the issue was to come up?