'There's No Money Left': The UK Public Sector Faces Its Shortfalls In Its Own Droll Way

JDA always tells the tale best:

Arriving for work at the U.K. Treasury last week, the incoming chief secretary, David Laws, found a note from his predecessor, Liam Byrne, offering advice on the job.

“Dear Chief Secretary, I’m afraid to tell you there’s no money left,” Laws cited it as saying.

Had OS received the note, he would have had it framed.

It will be useful later.

Pass the sherry, please.