The Wadfather

The earthquake in Oakham last night was too late for the papers so on a slow news day the papers dig up stories they have been sitting on, which they know will strike a chord with the mood of the country and sell papers.. The Express goes for the weather again while the Sun goes back to an old favourite, the benefit cheat. Or in most cases people who seem to be doing well on benefits without working.

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