Pint Duty Chatter Reaches Perth; Seagull in Flat Cap Already Holding Receipt
National Budget colour: alcohol duties in the mix; local satire: a bird with a +2p tag.
A pint, annotated. Photo: Common Wolf from Montreal, Canada, “Pint of beer and black olives”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
PERTH — Among Budget Day colour pieces, alcohol duty always finds a way into the chat. Perth’s fictional pub economist has prepared a spreadsheet titled FEELINGS.
A seagull in a flat cap was seen holding a pint with a tiny +2p tag. “I’m not saying this is policy,” said the bird. “I’m saying I’m ready.”
Drink responsibly. Argue about duty irresponsibly, if you must.
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