Culture writer Adam Bloodworth tried to watch the Budget 2026 in full. From the famous 4p off gherkins to the pantomime jibes, he struggled to keep pace with the childish politicians I am an alien in the City AM office.
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October 29, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Gherkins and guffawing: Watching my first Budget, an idiot’s blow-by-blow account
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Excerpt from CityAM.