Where's This Austerity You're Talking About?
A Conservative MP risks sparking a major backlash after he dismissed the financial struggles of millions of Britons, claiming: "There has been no austerity".
Douglas Carswell, MP for Clacton, prompted accusations of being out of touch with his outspoken remarks.
In an interview with the business website, London Loves Business, the MP said: "There has been no austerity at all! No austerity."
Source: Telegraph. Read full article. (link)
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Sheesh!!! I can assure Douglas I am feeling the austerity.