BIG-SPENDING Britons are set to give a £90billion boost to the economy this summer. A combination of scorching weather, World Cup fever and renewed confidence over Brexit have created an atmosphere of unparalleled optimism among consumers.
The positive mood began with the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex last month. And the good times are set to continue with England firing in the football, our cricketers thrashing the Australians, Wimbledon around the corner and the holiday season on the horizon to add to a set of highly favourable economic forecasts.
The British Retail Consortium estimates buoyant Britons will embark on a £1billion-a-day spending spree until the end of August.
Tim Martin, the pro-Brexit founder and chairman of pub chain Wetherspoon’s, summed up the mood of the nation last night, saying: “Employment is at a record high, household income is at a record high, the country will be more democratic, we’ve beaten the Aussies at cricket and England are about to win the World Cup. What’s not to like?”
Millions of Britons had their faith restored that Brexit can be delivered after Prime Minister Theresa May headed off a revolt by MPs and saw a key Bill passed through Parliament this week.
