The statement was made for comic effect;

That was the intention, one must presume,

Although the humour is a little sick

When millions are fearing winter’s doom.

‘Difficult decisions’ should be thought through,

Not simply be the sweep of some new broom,

And they should address a real dilemma;

Like whether or not to heat up your room,

Or sell your pets, economise on lunch,

Or put on lights when daytime turns to gloom.

But paying bankers bigger bonuses:

That’s easy, they’ll be cheering you on Zoom!