Majority of British Public Want to Nationalize Rail, Energy Companies
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The majority of the British public – including the majority of Conservative voters – support nationalising the energy and rail companies
Labour's plan to freeze energy prices for 20 months has re-ignited the debate over the role of the government in markets, with Conservatives arguing intervention is a 'con' while Labour claim the state should 'reset' the market. Shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh has even suggested Labour are open to re-nationalising train services.
However, YouGov research for the Centre for Labour and Social Studies finds voters of all politics united in their support for nationalisation of energy and rail.
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"Labour claim the state should 'reset' the market."
See Venezuela or Cuba for examples of 'reset' markets.
Welcome Back 1970s.
please please please let them nationalize their rail and energy sectors!!! please please please. there is nothing like a recent real world example to rub in your adversary's face.