GEORGE Osborne: remember him, and all his fancy talk about devolved regional powers?
If you didn't swallow it the first time, a new "rebel ale" is now available to help deal with the unpalatable post-Brexit world.
"Northern Powerhouse… My A*se! is the new brew from Republic of Liverpool Beer Company," it says here
At Confidential we can't be arsed with asterisks.
The hoppy 4.4 percent ABV drink was revealed at a special event in Liverpool’s Ship & Mitre pub, where regulars and invited guests were given the first opportunity to taste the flagship ale.
Tony Rothwell, boss of the Republic of Liverpool Beer Company (pictured top) said: “The Northern Powerhouse is just one of the projects that was supposed to benefit us in Liverpool which, thanks to Brexit, now seems to be more of a pipe dream.
Happy Halloween“We’re interested in how Westminster politics affects our city and we know that discussing politics is more fun and most passionate over a pint or two."
Bottles of the new beer (half-Arse anyone) are being sent to Lord Neill, the ex-Treasury Minister and champion of the Northern Powerhouse and to Tatton's very own Voldemort who initially came up with the idea.
The new ale can be quaffed in 10 pubs and bars across Merseyside. They are: The Ship & Mitre; The Vernon Arms; The Blackburne Arms; The Caledonian; The Pilgrim; McKenzies Whisky Bar; Blues Bar, Crosby; Stamps Bar, Crosby; The Freshfield, Formby; The Old Bank, Waterloo.
Next time: "HS2: More Bollocks", an expensive bitter that may not see the light of day any time soon.
