The Treasury has just revealed that the tax increase will fall hardest on super-strength ciders*. Police are preparing for widespread riots across the Westcountry.
*They are redefining beverages such as Diamond White and White Ace as “made wine” because their apple content is too low to be considered as real cider.
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