Happened to me the other day. Was way down the queue at 12c so...

Happened to me the other day. Was way down the queue at 12c so took a position at 12.5c only to see it later drop to 11.5c and now 11c today.

I am a long termer and therefore used to these machinations perpetrated by those who shall remain nameless.

I am happy to pick up the occasional scrap from the floor that our masters cast aside after taking of their fill. Alas, as one of the great unwashed, my lot in life is such that I can hope for no more.

Let's all hope there will be some scraps hitting the floor soon.

Robin Banks.

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