Who better than the money saving expert himself, Martin Lewis, to guide us through the complexities of Rachel Reeves’ first Labour budget for 15 years (and the first by a woman chancellor, ever).
Like stamp duty for people’s second homes, for instance.
Stamp duty extra cost for 2nd homes to rise from 3% to 5% (so that’s on top of normal stamp duty) – start TOMORROW #Budget
— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) October 30, 2024
Which we mention because of this particular reply which went viral for reasons which will soon become obvious.
Absolutely pathetic. I’ve got 4 purchases going through at the moment so this is going to cost me thousands. How can they only give not even 24 hours notice!!!
— Richard Ladd (@RichardLadd_1) October 30, 2024
Now it’s fair to say that sympathy wasn’t exactly overflowing for the poor chap.
Hahahahaha that’s made my day. Nice one mate. https://t.co/JMtPrMQHkD
— Liam (@allez_lesrouges) October 30, 2024
Have you considered cutting back on netflix and takeaways?
— Migsy29 (@mikenoller) October 30, 2024
https://t.co/yJVsRbT967 pic.twitter.com/oSCCkfNZgR
— ACORN the union (@ACORNunion) October 30, 2024
Womp womp. Good job you’ll have someone else paying for the mortgages isn’t. Leaching c*nt
— (@UtdsButcher) October 30, 2024
I have:
– enough money to buy 4 houses at the same time
– someone else’s salary paying off my mortgage
but I can’t:
– pay 5% instead of 3% stamp duty
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget my family is dying https://t.co/SXEK56FBw7— Reynaerde James (@ReynaerdeJames) October 30, 2024
WILL NO ONE THINK OF THE MILLIONAIRES!!
— The Secret DJ. (@SecretDJBook) October 30, 2024
But this reply in particular caught people’s imagination and most enjoyable it was too, as highlighted by @robmesure.
Hellsite, yes, but it’s free pic.twitter.com/cFy0UboVjA
— (@robmesure) October 31, 2024
And just in case that’s tricky to read in full …
Very good, proceed immediately to go!
Best reply!
— LizzieB (@lb230) October 31, 2024
— TerriWin.️No Pasaran (@terriwin) October 30, 2024
And today’s tweet of the day goes to you
Well done sire I doff my cap to you pic.twitter.com/xFMIA8RWG1— Neil Byrne (@Neilbyrne) October 30, 2024
To conclude …
I’ve been asked what my favourite commentary is on the budget and it’s unquestionably this exchange. pic.twitter.com/8ifM1zkp22
— Adam Schwarz (@AdamJSchwarz) October 31, 2024
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Source @reliquatessen H/T @robmesure
