“Rain dashed upon the glass and steel canyon-streets of London, drumming against the concrete walls that rose from the riverbank, high above the ancient tarmac and pavements of Old Westminster.
The beige banners of the One Party hung limply from the lampposts as the triumphal broadcast rang out across the capital, the government steaming service reaching out to every holoprojector and screen in the land.
“And finally,” the new Prime Minister announced, drawing his arm back and punching through the air towards the unblinking camera. “We will slash bureaucracy, streamline government processes and reduce Civil Service headcount by ten percent!”
In the not-too-distant future, the Civil Service is but a shadow of it’s former self.
But when election season comes around, savings must be made and promises must be kept.
Remember, we’re all stuck in here together, and we’ve all got to do our part…
5,600 Words
Published by ALMA Magazine on the 21/10/26!
