The Battle for Britain | 18 December 2021

‘First the robot took my job, now it’s getting off with Miss Pinkerton.’
‘I am the ghost of variants yet to come.’
‘It’s our levelling up agenda.’
‘We’re keeping our Christmas plans fluid.’
‘It’s the three ego-crazed billionaires.’
‘It’s 2021. What were you expecting?’
‘I was not consulted.’
‘I am the Ghost of Christmas Future! He/him.’
‘Sorry, but we all have to learn to rely less on coal.’
‘Happy New Year, whatever.’
‘Would you mind if some students watch while I deliver your presents?’
‘Don’t celebrate Christmas.’
‘Look at the terrible things they’re saying about me.’
Following yonder internet star.
‘Isn’t it nice to be around a roaring fire at Christmas…?’
‘Killjoy to the world.’
‘Daddy’s videoing your Nativity play cancellation.’
‘We’re going to pretend to have Covid this Christmas.’
‘If this isn’t a superspreader event, I don’t know what is.’
‘So who’s been naughty and nice?’
‘Wearing masks should keep us safe over Christmas.’
‘I’m confident that things will be better for all of us in the spring.’
‘I’m worried there may be another lockdown.’