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[โ€“] IcyToes@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Probably. Millions sound big and something to sell.

I very much dislike this tactic.

"We have reduced expenses by millions!"

"This is a trillion-pound budget. That's equivalent to the average person saying they saved a few pounds this past year."

That's my perspective on it anyway. Nonetheless, at least it's something going to help people.