Customers inside Persepolis had mixed views about the Budget.
Ivar Grey, 76, said he was concerned whether small businesses like Mrs Butcher’s restaurants would get enough support from the government, and also questioned the 4.1% rise in the state pension from next year.
“It’s nice to give the pensioners 4.1% but many pensioners don’t need it,” he said.
“I think it would be a lot nicer on the pensions if they’d focussed the money on those in the greatest need.”
“I’m a great believer in the people who need the support should get the support,” he continued.
“People like myself, frankly, don’t need the 4%. It’s very nice, I’ll buy another bottle of wine, but it would be a lot nicer if the people who needed it got it.”
