Political cartoon: Tighten your belts, Britain — and spread the good news thinly.

Re: Healey pledges cheaper marmalade and gherkins in pre-Budget package of 'everyday fixes'

Tighten your belts, Britain — and spread the good news thinly.

Source: BBC Politics

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