Jim Funnell

Labour’s war on ‘environmental zealots’ masks complex issues, flawed policies & use of public funds for private gain. Fresh revelations on Plymouth Freeport, growth, jobs & Qs on env. & SEZs with @europeanpowell.bsky.social & @jimfunnell.bsky.social tickets here
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Plymouth & South Devon Freeport – That Sinking Feeling Almost exactly a year ago South Hams councillors discussed what they believed was a complete and thorough risk audit of involvement with Plymouth and South Devon Freeport (the controversial...

If you live within a freeport boundary you’ll be familiar with wildly inflated jobs claims. Plymouth Freeport is actually now beset with jobs losses - despite vast public finance. Read the full story here www.totnespulse.co.uk/plymouth-sou...

Re-arranging the Deckchairs of Local Government: Devolution Worried about Devolution rearranging the deckchairs of local government? South Hams’ Freeport has already dumped them over the side.An Opinion PieceDevolution has finally hit the headlines, but...

The spectre of Devolution is causing political panic across local communities. UK freeports were the first step towards alternative strategic authorities & many councils readily signed up. Are they the architects of their own downfall? www.totnespulse.co.uk/re-arranging...

Plymouth & South Devon Freeport – Growing Pains Almost exactly a year ago South Hams councillors discussed what they believed was a complete and thorough risk audit of involvement with Plymouth and South Devon Freeport (the controversial...

3/Freeports must now match big promises w/ delivery- are they failing? Read 1st in a new series of articles @totnespulse.bsky.social on Plymouth Freeport & beyond. @blowhound.bsky.social und.bsky.social @protdiseworth.bsky.social rth.bsky.social
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2/Growth through Plymouth Freeport’s ‘hydrogen centrepiece’ at Langage is also questionable. The site will create hydrogen - which currently has a tiny market. Orig claims that its H2 will power shipping were always fanciful, with ammonia likely to be the (also problematic) shipping future fuel 🧵

1/Proof of ‘growth’ is hard to pin down with freeports, not least when the numbers keep shrinking. Plymouth Freeport promised 60% growth in freight through the port back in 2021/22, a figure that vanished in its subsequent business case 🧵 @rbrooks45.bsky.social @leanahosea.bsky.social