Councillor Denzil Coulson

At this time of year, we often hear an odd story. A group of bankers have released a song about the economic crisis, and the misery that millions of people have been facing entitled “Credit Crunch Christmas”. 

According to reports, the song was made during a boozy session, and it has the echoes of Harry Enfield’s loathsome Loadsamoney TV character from the 1980s with the line “we have made loadsa money, in fact we’re swimming in it.” 

On hearing about the song, Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable said: “This song is an eloquent statement as to just how the City really views the public.”

Thankfully Alexandra Burke and Jeff Buckley made it to the Christmas Number One and Two spots respectively  with a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”. I feel that this is an appropriate anthem expressing our hopes and fears about our troubling times. Unlike the feelings of some musical purists against mass marketing, I am delighted that Alexandra has brought Cohen’s thoughtful message to mass audiences.

Well done Alexandra! And on that note, I want to wish you all a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my readers.