Britain’s cultural envoy has taken aim at the quality of World Cup anthems, questioning whether any recent entries are truly ‘memorable’. While the government touts this as musical diplomacy, one must ask: at what cost to the taxpayer? As the UK leads a soft power offensive with dubious returns, the market is voting with its feet.
Capital flight continues, gilt yields are twitching, and the Bank of England’s balance sheet remains bloated. Perhaps the envoy should focus on the bottom line: inflation is still above target, and the national debt is a chart-topper no one wants to hear. In the City, we prefer assets that yield something tangible.
Let the Germans have their football songs; we need fiscal discipline.
