She stepped outside, red briefcase held firmly in her right hand. She glanced at the small gathered crowd. She recognised most of them.
She felt confident, but there was a catch in her throat, which she cleared with a short cough.
"Ladies and gentlemen, there has been much speculation in the past few days. I won't keep you waiting. Let's get straight to it.
"This year's #budget is sponsored by... Virgin Media, Tesla, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales!
"Now, about the Government's spending and taxing plans..."
Her words were drowned out by chatting amongst the reporters. They'd heard what they came for.
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