"thedarkman" wrote in message

Why should someone in darkest Cornwall have to pay for the costs of
London (& other large cities)? (through their taxes, of
course)......it's a stupid suggestion that got the response it
deserved.

This is a non-argument, if you do the mathematics you will find the
money saved is simply enormous, which will mean more money to spend in
Cornwall and elsewhere.

So go on, please give us a quick summary of what money is saved. Yes,
you won't need the Oyster card system, barriers and ticket machines, but
are you suggesting they cost more than the fares raised?

And would you give free travel to all the tourists and other foreign
visitors to the UK?