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A glorious bucket and spade holiday

Having helped defeat the government’s plans to slap 20 percent VAT on static caravans, where better to enjoy my summer holiday? 

I have just returned from a glorious bucket and spade seaside break with the family - in a static caravan. Lots of sandcastles, ice cream, running on the beach and sunshine. 

Knowing that the Treasury was not able to get its grubby paws on a classic English seaside holiday made it all the more relaxing. The sky was a perfect Tory blue - which is more than one can always say about Treasury tax policy.

I know that this blog is read by folk inside the Treasury. So, guys, if you are reading this, I advise you to leave our bucket and spade holidays alone. Go tax something else instead. 

Or better still, do what ordinary folk do and start living within your means .....    

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