A shocking (pun intended) new development in Therese Coffey’s constituency has led to a major backlash against the government’s push for electricity. Residents are up in arms and have launched a campaign against anything that involves an electric connection.
The movement was started by a group of eco-warriors who were initially dismayed by the government’s stance on fossil fuels, but have now taken it to the extreme by denouncing electricity altogether. They have been joined by a growing number of residents who are fed up with their appliances breaking down due to power surges and outages.
We spoke to one resident, Mr. John Smith, who admits that he has joined the campaign mainly because his toaster keeps exploding. “I’m just sick and tired of buying a new toaster every other week. I don’t care if it’s bad for the environment, I just want some damn toast!”
The campaign has caused a rift in the local Conservative party, with many members feeling that Therese Coffey has let them down by not standing up against the anti-electricity brigade. One unnamed source commented: “We understand the need to protect the environment, but this is getting ridiculous. The party needs to take a firm stance on this before it goes any further.”
It remains to be seen how the situation will play out, but we can safely say that there will be a few more burnt pieces of toast before it’s all over.
