Pigs and men

Gordon Brown today denied that the government was panicking and letting the Conservatives set the political agenda, after the government's pre-budget report yesterday appropriated Conservative proposals on inheritance tax and non-domiciles.
The Prime Minister responded to the criticism as he announced the rolling out of non-means tested hereditary baronetcies for all working families. "And I will not rest," he said, "until every child in Britain has a place at Eton.
"I mean, at a good school."

Poverty eradicated in Kensington and Chelsea

The Labour government today opened up a new axis in its fight against poverty with massive tax breaks for the adult offspring of unbroken homes. Chancellor Alistair Darling, his voice cracking with emotion, described the difficulties faced by these individuals whose parents have failed to divorce and whose childhood homes are now worth more than the dreams of avarice. The Child Poverty Action Group welcomed the move. “We are delighted. These people have never had anything to worry about and frankly, they shouldn’t have to start now”.