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Rishi Sunak’s launch of the new ‘Brexit benefit’ alcohol duty was anything but happy hour – 17 top reactions
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Unless you want to drink, say, gin, tax on which which goes up by 10.1% today.
But sure, nobody wants to drink anything but beer in a pub. In the summertime. https://t.co/B04fzmvjiG https://t.co/CXrdIiFcWn
— Mikey Smith (@mikeysmith) August 1, 2023
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They could invest in tax free sport memberships, keeping pools open, cheap active summer camps for kids, active travel options. But no: cars, oil and alcohol. It feels like we are being trolled. Kill off all the people so they won’t care we’ve also killed the earth. https://t.co/CbrpBLnUu4
— Dr Josie Perry (@Josephineperry) August 1, 2023
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Hahaha this makes it sound like beer is going to get cheaper in pubs, but no, it’s just going to become more expensive in shops. Wankers https://t.co/d9CLggwKmL pic.twitter.com/530eYqh1tw
— Will Petty 🌳🌳 (@Microlambert) August 1, 2023
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FFS, it is like the episode of “Yes Minister”where Jim Hacker took the credit for defending the “great British Banger” from the nasty Europeans who wanted 100% meat in sausages. 😂 https://t.co/Ek0An6LHmt
— Paul Patrick (@PaulTyredagh81) August 1, 2023
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‘UK favourites like Irish cream and pre-mixed gin and tonic’ https://t.co/JT8cPkDdRR pic.twitter.com/fnLnW5YFI4
— Mike Scott (@IrkthePurists) August 1, 2023
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“Come on son – nearly at Wetherspoons” https://t.co/qcYHBfjAnJ pic.twitter.com/78my7ugZj1
— Rob B (@RobBfromDerby) August 1, 2023
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I got a gas and electric bill for nearly £900 today – for the quarter – in a modest sized terraced house that is well insulated and where we are super careful to conserve energy.
But great to hear there's up to 11p off on a pint. Going to make a HUGE difference to our household https://t.co/xdGygN6NP1
— Otto English (@Otto_English) August 1, 2023
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Oh m8 pic.twitter.com/OIYfUHziSa
— Dli O’Doir (@dli_odoir) August 1, 2023
Once again, the government’s priorities are in the spotlight, and many people don’t like what they see.
No one can afford their rent or buy a property, but at least the price of a pint is protected 👍🏾 https://t.co/sKOE7eypcC
— Tops (@SincerelyTops) August 1, 2023
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