January 20 Drivers face 70-mile detour due to hole in road

 In 2029, after we’d reached peak enquiry overload, shiny faced politicians proposed to give democracy a rest for a bit to see if the old school tie could fix the mess the country had got itself into. Whilst there were many voices of opposition, a once in a lifetime vote was announced amid wealthy backslapping whilst the final of Strictly Come Dancing was on. Campaigns were given blank cheques and by a slim majority, it was agreed to cede power and decision making to those with the largest wallets, openly, instead of hidden.

We were only given approximate numbers, as is the way nowadays, facts are so legacy. what did Lou sing? ‘You’re gonna reap, just what you sow’

Anway, 3 months down the line, the NHS has merged with a newly formed energy company and pet food business, the churches have been taken over by Bannatyne Health Clubs who offer two for one baptism and spa treatments, and Acme has just been awarded the highways maintenance contract in partnership with a hedge fund led by Lucifer himself.

The initial trial was for 1 year, 9 months and 25 days, but counting seems a bit redundant these days, we’re yet to feel the benefit, and no-one openly admits they voted for it, but it’s still early days.

God Bless the King.

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