Monday, May 28, 2012

Private Eye discloses leaked Budget plans


A recent issue of Private Eye included a short piece titled: "Osborne's Next Budget Plans leaked".  It included:
20% VAT introduced on: 
- Raindrops on roses
- Whiskers on kittens
VAT increases on:
- Bright copper kettles
- Warm woollen mittens
- Brown paper packages (extra if tied up with string)

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