We were briefly discussed in parliament, Labour Deputy leader Tom Watson seeking govt assurances that Aston Villa be given time by HMRC. The shame of it.
This payment, in reality, has bought us a month. What happens when our scheduled payments, wages and tax liabilities are not met in June? Where does the money come from then?
I cant see the Chinese ruling party suddenly changing their mind, in the middle of a trade war, and Tone is risking possible imprisonment and requisition of his assets if he makes any noise.
This is an authoritarian dictatorship. (Celebrated rebel artist Ai Wei Wei describes Xi Ping and his political cronies as gangsters.) Your money is only your money until you are told other wise.
What beggars belief is the amateurish casino style contracting and transfer dealings. We have not learned have we? Risking it all, all over again, in a high risk fiscal speculation. No corporate strategy or forward planning. Splurging on contracts, without and financial sense in a boom and bust cycle, like putting the house on black, as though being in the premier league is a right.