"pedantic" the implication of the word make s huge difference to what is being discussed.
Had they truly retained it - then they would never have cashed in on it. They would never have taken the money from developers despite the local community facing more houses and people fighting for scare resource.
I don't think you are being fair.
What on earth do you think this was all about.?
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/campaigners-urged-speak-out-against-24283989
This was shaping up as a PR disaster for F$G and they have found a great way to save face AND potentially profit.
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