Pigs might fly

Boris Johnson has, on many occasion, informed the public that we are ‘all in this together’ and that refers not only to Covid but Brexit too because, whether we agree with either or both, the fact is both are linked to the conditions in our country.

With that in mind and sticking with the slogan of ‘together,’ when will the leader stand up and stop the exploitation of the general public and the passing, not just of on-costs but of vast profits?

Enjoying the vision of Peppa Pig and its £6bn turnover, perhaps the prime minister believes that money of that volume is available from his voters and ‘together’ they can paint the town pink.

Already, standard goods have risen between 15 per cent and

30 per cent generally, goods have been ‘slim-lined’ in content, fuel has increased dramatically, unavailability of products continues and now, with the re-introduction of face-masks that were selling in the bargain baskets of most shops, guess what? Their prices have quadrupled overnight!

The pharmaceutical companies have basked in glory since Covid arrived on the scene. The industry is awash with cash and, of course, as long as Covid continues to re-invent itself, so too will the vaccines and their costs.

It has been demonstrated by the media that the members of the government have long tentacles in lots and lots of businesses and suppliers which are connected to both Covid and Brexit. So who is in control of costs, quantity and availability?

There is not a single doubt that there will be a Christmas shortage of goods – both food and general products – but there will be no shortage on their price tag, for sure. If we are to live in the world of Peppa Pig where everything is pink and fluffy and nice, then perhaps we can have a togetherness that is actually real, protecting the public and their costs in the same way business entrepreneurs are protected. There’s more likelihood of pigs flying.

Dean Kimber North Shore, Hayling Island