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Triple-dip latest: Jubilant Chancellor ‘ready’ for outpouring of national gratitude

The ever-popular Chancellor, George Osborne, has led a wave of national jubilation after the wonderful news emerged that the UK has avoided a triple-dip recession.

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Posted: Apr 25th, 2013
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Guests complain of ‘swingeing cuts’ at Danny Alexander’s daughter’s 3rd birthday

Cake was provided by Mr Laws‘He defended it by saying he was only combating the previous party’s legacy of excess. Maisy Thompson only had a face-painter for Christ’s sake.’

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Posted: Jul 11th, 2010
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Fury at Treasury plans for windfall tax on déjà vu

Consumer groups have reacted furiously to a leaked Treasury email suggesting that Alistair Darling will include a windfall tax on déjà vu in his Budget today, in a move designed to raise £3.5 billion without alienating younger voters. ‘The sight of Hoon, Hewitt and Byers promising access for cash has led to a huge rise [...]

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Posted: Mar 24th, 2010
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