Barry Cade Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Watching the news earlier,I was raging that our chancellor,on his way to parliament to tell us all how fu##ed our economy is, was collected from No10 in a 7 series. I know Maggie loved her P5B and always seemed to see Cameron's in an XJ. Does this boil anyone elses piss that our politicians don't buy British? Would you see Merkel coming out the Reichstag and getting into an Alfa? Or Hollande in a Superb... overrun, eddyramrod, Wilko220 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Totally agree! Why on earth would they use a 7 series when you can still buy a Brit-built Jag or Range Rover? I know we don't have that much car industry here now but if anyone needs to be seen supporting it, it's HMG. jollyfkr2, mercrocker, Vince70 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I thought it was Maggie who ditched the Rover for Jaguar. (I don't think they could fit enough armour plating to the P5). Not sure what is left British owned, British built should give a bit of choice though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 A fleet of Morgans would be impressive! Or mclarens at a slight premium. Wilko220 and Banger Kenny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I agree 100%, but it's possible that in post-industrial Britain it looks cooler to be seen in whatever's perceived by the masses as best/most suitable, I've known some who would react to a comment about UK Ministers riding about in foreign machinery by seeing it as a borderline xenophobic remark. Perhaps it was more crawling to the EU/Merkel by the previous incumbents as we continued to support German industry? Yes, McLarens and Morgans would be ace! Although Maclarens would be more suitable for some of the less intelligent ones who we've had to suffer in recent years. Banger Kenny and richardmorris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I quite agree - a Trotter replica Regal would be much more apt. Vince70, Banger Kenny and Twiggy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I expect it's to do with the overall cost of running the fleet. I seem to recall the Tories cut Ministerial drivers in 2010, and if the driving duties are now out-sourced then the trade-off may be that they don't get to choose the cars. In my experience of working on Whitehall, justifying costs would far outweigh any potential damage to perceptions, even where the Chancellor is concerned (perhaps more so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I don't see why it's unsuitable to use a vehicle made in the country you're supposed to be running It's rare to see anybody important enough to have a car supplied by the government here and appear on TV not to have something that's at least not an American marque (even if it's made in Mexico, damnit, it's Chevrolet) Anything else would be unpatriotic. Unless he's meant to be perceived by the public as a complete tosser, why is he in a large modern BMW? (Xenophobia turned on its' head there, in favor of stereotypical views). --Phil alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 A black Rover 75 would show commitment to Britains head gasket manufacturers. Huzzah! robinmasters, tonedepear, DSdriver and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 mercrocker, cms206, Uncle Jimmy and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 So that's why he invaded Ukraine. Banger Kenny, Shep Shepherd and Magnificent Rustbucket 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 The PM is still driven in a Jag, on the day May took office she arrived in a 7 Series but left in the Jag. On the same day her successor as Home Secretary was shown arriving in a Prius but departing in the 7.I've always assumed it's because you can buy armoured 7s off the shelf so would be a lot cheaper than having bespoke bulletproof Jags for high risk ministers it Chancellor, Home and Foreign Secretary's and in the old days NI Minister, not sure about now though.Other randoms I've noticed in armoured 7's include the US Ambassador, Tony Blair and Al Fayed. DSdriver and Wilko220 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 forddeliveryboy, mercrocker and Lord Sterling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 At least your PM has a car you can complain about.Ours has a pair of shoes and a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zantimisfit Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 If I was PM (it could happen!) I would dust off the black P5B to maximise the 'coolness' factor in the eyes of my humble and grateful subjects. Did anyone see the photos of the Crystal Palace player who turned up to training in a 1993 Mini and park it next to all the wrapped Lincoln Escalades and Bentley whatevers. Same thing....dont follow the herd...do your own thing....get a Rover Mrs May! .....and if you must drive a foreign car, ditch the 7 series and get a 63 Galaxie! Vince70, eddyramrod, NorfolkNWeigh and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Bini Clubman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 The then Home Secretary arriving at Buckingham Palace. An hour later, the now Prime Minister leaves Buckingham Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 I didn't get a say about the refurbishment of Buckingham palace, will they get the polish builders in? Our steel industry is gone, but the new forth bridge is made with Chinese steel. BUT. We need more manufacturing,more apprentices,more jobs. Don't want to go all political but surely product placement works even if it is news at 10. When the Olympics were on, London was full of BMW. Why aren't the "British" firms not pushing as hard as they can. I'd be happier to see Hammond in a quashqai... forddeliveryboy, Banger Kenny and Zantimisfit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 The then Home Secretary arriving at Buckingham Palace.image.jpeg An hour later, the now Prime Minister leaves Buckingham Palace.image.jpegOh, and the polis on a Honda?? What's wrong with triumph? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Wasn't the Olympics sponsored by BMW? I suspect BMW offer these at a very competitive rate, which is why they're chosen - almost as product placement type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/features/order-order-cars-british-politicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Cade Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 A black Rover 75 would show exemplary taste and style, and show the world what discreet class is.Edited due to patriotism. Parky, Banger Kenny, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Come the revolution..... montytom, Magnificent Rustbucket, Zantimisfit and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Rebel Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 If I was PM (it could happen!) I would dust off the black P5B to maximise the 'coolness' factor in the eyes of my humble and grateful subjects. Did anyone see the photos of the Crystal Palace player who turned up to training in a 1993 Mini and park it next to all the wrapped Lincoln Escalades and Bentley whatevers. Same thing....dont follow the herd...do your own thing....get a Rover Mrs May! .....and if you must drive a foreign car, ditch the 7 series and get a 63 Galaxie! My most recent taxi driver in Dublin claims Bono drives a 1980s white VW Golf convertible around Dublin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asimo Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I expect it depends on what Uber sends. But it should be a Rolls Royce. Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I didn't get a say about the refurbishment of Buckingham palace, will they get the polish builders in? Our steel industry is gone, but the new forth bridge is made with Chinese steel. BUT. We need more manufacturing,more apprentices,more jobs. Don't want to go all political but surely product placement works even if it is news at 10. When the Olympics were on, London was full of BMW. Why aren't the "British" firms not pushing as hard as they can. I'd be happier to see Hammond in a quashqai... I'll ask Edward on the 12th. Had my invite to Christmas drinkies today. You don't see the French president in anything other than Citroen or Renault. Rumour has it that the only reason Citroen put the c6 into production was a request and a guaranteed purchase of rather a lot by the Elysee palace. Chirac would only ever be driven in a cx- I sat in one of his presidential cars a few years ago- it had Velcro on the dashboard for the security to stick their guns! forddeliveryboy, mercrocker and DSdriver 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/features/order-order-cars-british-politicians Boris Johnson: Toyota Previa In 2014, the former Mayor of London was pictured filling his ageing Toyota Previa with fuel. Nothing wrong with that. In fact, we fully endorse running a car on a budget. But surely the former Mayor should have been out riding one of his Boris Bikes?Boris wins, again. I wouldn't vote for him, but he's very entertaining. Stroller133 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Sigmund Fraud, Lacquer Peel, DSdriver and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saucedoctor Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 I submitted an FoI request on this very matter to the Home Office in December 2014, and after a year, I got a politely-worded reply, the gist of which was FUCK OFF AND MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. I gave up waiting for a reply from the Cabinet Office (it's their area of influence, apparently) and left it in the hands of my MP a couple of months ago. Dave_Q, DSdriver and Zantimisfit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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