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Government publishes latest made-up HS2 figures

THE high speed rail line between London and Birmingham will boost the economy by an enormous made-up number, it has been confirmed. 

The government has unveiled a new report which makes a strong, fictional case for the controversial project.

As well as generating a randomly chosen amount of money, HS2 will lead to other made-up things including a drop in crime, fewer heart attacks and ‘more trees’.

A spokesman said: “This latest massive amount of money is of course just a preliminary figure. Our made-up experts have just confirmed that HS2 could generate an infinite amount of money.

“Also, because doctors and scientists will be able to get to London or Birmingham very quickly then cancer is pretty much sorted.”

The report also confirmed the completely nonsensical budget for the project at £56bn, allowing everyone to immediately multiply it by three.

Meanwhile a recent study predicted that because it is British, HS2 will either add at least 20 minutes to the London-Birmingham journey time or it will just not happen at all.

Your astrological week ahead, with Psychic Bob

Virgo (23 AUG-22 SEP)
This week you learn that Miley Cyrus is actually a type of Gaboon Viper and she senses delicate vibrations and smells via her tongue.

Libra (23 SEP-23 OCT)
No news from Channel 4 about your re-imagined version of  the drama Blackout, where Britain has nothing but cheap vodka to drink for a week. Not even with your tagline “It’s like a pissed 28 Days Later”.

Scorpio (24 OCT-21 NOV)
Doing a crossword on Monday, you will be unable to think of a 7-letter word beginning with ‘a’ meaning ungainly or uncomfortable. Well, this is awkward.

Sagittarius (22 NOV-21 DEC)
You’ve just seen the Sky/Toy Story advert for the first time and while you’re not one for hyperbole you decide you’d rather see your dad being pumped by four Turkish trawlermen.

Capricorn (22 DEC-19 JAN)
The Great North Run this weekend inspires you to dig your sports gear and running machine out of the cupboard to make way for a massive beer fridge.

Aquarius (20 JAN-19 FEB)
To show solidarity with the US demand that Syria hand over its chemical weapons to the UN, you go down to your local police station with a half-empty tin of Raid fly spray.

Pisces (20 FEB-20 MAR)
Your opinion on the new plastic bank notes goes largely ignored as it’s unlikely you’ll ever have enough money to actually use one.

Aries (21 MAR-19 APR)
After working your way down the pub attractiveness ladder, from the barmaid to the landlord’s wife to the woman who sits by the fruit machine with the moustache, this Friday sees you laughing ingratiatingly at a joke you think the Labrador told.

Taurus (20 APRIL – 20 MAY)
Mercury was in the house of Venus three months ago and has Venus invited Mercury round since? Has she buggery.

Gemini (21 MAY-20 JUN)
Using evening classes to divert your sexual frustration at being single for the last 18 months backfires as you find yourself on a Saturday night crafting a wickerwork dildo.

Cancer (21 JUN-22 JUL)
Time to look at dieting when your five-a-side team is only allowed three other players when you’re in it.

Leo (23 JUL-22 AUG)
If all else fails, it will be exactly like the rest of your crappy life.

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