THE chancellor of the exchequer has been handing out freebies left, right and centre. But what are you bloody furious about because he’s not given you money off?
Platform-soled sandals
Sophie Rodriguez, fashion blogger: “The platform sandal – and for the daring, the heeled sandal – was set to be the look for 2020. If Rishi wants women out and spending, he needs to subsidise deep discounts on these and those Florence Pugh cardigans.”
Extreme sports
Jack Browne, kiteboarding instructor: “The lockdown hit us harder than anyone, but Rishi’s acted like kiteboarding doesn’t put a vital £1.2 million into the tax coffers every year. He has a moral duty to offer half off equipment and your first lesson free. And mandatory.”
Modified intra-group debt instruments
Julian Cooke, debt trader: “With the threat of recession, the trades in modified intra-group debt packages have been hit hard. Even those of us who went short on it have lost money. It’s a national disgrace that the chancellor hasn’t offered us a £35 billion rescue package.”
Bond film No Time To Die
Barbara Broccoli, film producer: “The 25th Bond film, likely Daniel Craig’s swan song, runs a very real risk of making profits below expectations. What a boost for Britain’s international profile if everyone around the world were to see it for free, courtesy of Rishi.”
Cocaine
Josh Hudson, drug dealer: “The weed guys have been coining it in during lockdown, but coke’s ultimately a social drug. 75 per cent off your first gram will give this country the fillip and the courage to take risks that it needs. Come on, Rishi. Do the right thing.”
Decoupage
Margaret Gerving, decoupage fan: “Decoupage? It’s gluing paper cut-outs to things. Why should we get free stuff? Because every other f**ker is, that’s why.”
