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Old 19-07-2008, 09:16
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A gas firm boss faced a heated backlash yesterday after telling families struggling with soaring fuel bills to 'wear two jumpers'.
Jake Ulrich of Centrica - the parent company of British Gas - was attacked for his 'flippant' and 'out of touch' remarks.
The 55-year-old, who earns more than £1million a year, was accused of having no sympathy with his cash-strapped customers. His firm warned yesterday that gas bills could rise to more than £1,000 a year by 2010.
Consumer group Energywatch called Mr Ulrich's comments 'a slap in the face' for British Gas customers.
A spokesman said: ' The remarks demonstrate how out of touch they are with the daily struggle for their vulnerable customers to keep warm. British Gas and Centrica claim to take fuel poverty seriously. Comments like this don't help anyone.'

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These people are just so far out of touch in theor ivory towers.
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Old 19-07-2008, 09:24
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I saw the interview, he was so smug, I wanted to slap him, and we don't even have gas.
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Old 19-07-2008, 20:21
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These companies have far too much power, (pardon the pun) they need to have more competition, regulation doesn't do shit.
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Old 19-07-2008, 21:45
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Reminds me of some similar comments made quite a few years ago...

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"Then let them eat cake."
I'm guessing we all remember what happened to her...

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Old 19-07-2008, 21:47
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Here's hoping! Fat headed arse.
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Old 19-07-2008, 21:55
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Here's hoping! Fat headed arse.
Hmm interesting mental image of her anatomy now.. (Never seen a piccie of her, and probably don't want to).

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Reminds me of some similar comments made quite a few years ago...



I'm guessing we all remember what happened to her...

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Are you referring to Marie Antoinette or Macmillan?
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Old 20-07-2008, 14:23
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Are you referring to Marie Antoinette or Macmillan?
I don't recall Macmillan making that comment... or being female... But you never know...

I was referring to Marie Antoinette...

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Yeah, Macmillian quoted her in the 60's.
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Yeah, Macmillian quoted her in the 60's.
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