Malcolm von Schantz
@mvonschantz.bsky.social
Assistant deputy gardener of academic plot of land and part-time researcher of sleep and circadian rhythms. Tetraglot consumer of culture, nature, and science.
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Both of these points are now facts. Government revenue is down 7% on excise receipts since the change and wine businesses are spending a lot more on “managing” the new system, which everyone I talk to describes as a nightmare. Once again none of this needed to happen with zero benefits achieved.
October 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Both of these points are now facts. Government revenue is down 7% on excise receipts since the change and wine businesses are spending a lot more on “managing” the new system, which everyone I talk to describes as a nightmare. Once again none of this needed to happen with zero benefits achieved.
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Now here is the link to the actual data. This data show as i forecasted and warned several times that the fundamental changes and increases would damage not only government revenue but would place a further unworkable burden on wine imports forever. www.gov.uk/government/s...
Alcohol Bulletin commentary (May 2025 to July 2025)
www.gov.uk
October 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Now here is the link to the actual data. This data show as i forecasted and warned several times that the fundamental changes and increases would damage not only government revenue but would place a further unworkable burden on wine imports forever. www.gov.uk/government/s...
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I know he admires Harold Wilson, but the figure he most reminds me of is Frank Spencer
October 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I know he admires Harold Wilson, but the figure he most reminds me of is Frank Spencer