Budgetting for an election

Well, I challenge you to deny that this was a pre-election budget. Lot's of nice little pre-election gifts - didn't upset the drinkers, smokers and motorists too much and a few little gifts for families and pensioners.
Howard seemed uncomfortable when he responded as his voice was uncharacteristically squeaky although the Conservatives did, at least, manage a cheer for him at the end.
Charles used the opportunity to get some of our ideas across which I think was a much better use of time but then I would, wouldn't I?