The Honourable Parliamentarian, who also holds an important ministerial post, adjusted his crimson silk tie, cleared his throat with the practiced rasp of a seasoned speaker and looked squarely into the lens of the TV camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Allow me to be honest and entirely transparent with the electorate,\u2019 he declared, leaning forward to project an air of deeply sincere urgency. \u2018The current situation regarding the national butter reserve is, quite frankly, unprecedented. But I can assure the nation that our Government is taking robust, decisive action.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Minister, isn\u2019t it true that the entire supply was accidentally auctioned off to a boutique artisanal bakery?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The politician offered a warm, patronising smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What the opposition fails to grasp is that this is not a crisis, but rather a tremendous opportunity for innovation. By delegating our dairy distribution to the private sector, we are encouraging a more agile, market-driven breakfast experience for every household across the nation.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018People are spreading lard on their crumpets, Minister.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018And what a marvellous testament to our resilience,\u2019 came the reply, without missing a beat. \u2018Our grandfathers fought hard through the last war on dripping and sheer determination. I have every confidence that the public will rise to the occasion, embrace this historic culinary pivot and back our traditional lard.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He paused, glancing at his watch. The interview was over. He turned on his heel, slipped into the back seat of his chauffeured Jaguar and unhitched his seatbelt just far enough to reach for his leather briefcase. Inside sat a pristine, foil-wrapped block of salted imported butter, smuggled in via a diplomatic pouch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He took a small pocket knife from his waistcoat, carved off a generous slice and popped it into his mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018Home, Adam,\u2019 the Honourable Parliamentarian murmured, closing his eyes as the velvety fat melted on his tongue. \u2018And do remind me to launch the campaign for National Lard Week on Monday.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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