Flaunting It

Modesty is not an affliction that the owning class suffer from, thus when it comes to spending their vast wealth they make no secret of how proliferate they can be. 'The top ten most expensive house sales of the year have been revealed - topped by a stunning £50million penthouse. Land Registry data confirmed that an apartment on Princes Gate, London, was the biggest deal of the year and cost almost twice as much as the second most expensive property, a £27million terraced home in west London.' (Daily Mail, 13 December) The contrast with the working class trying to keep up with mortgage payment or paying a council rent should not be lost on any thoughtful worker. RD