As inflation soars to 5.4% - meaning a fall in real wages - it's worth bearing in mind that British workers have already suffered the longest squeeze in their wages since the early 19th century - in fact, since the defeat of Emperor Napoleon.
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@OwenJones84 Which Napoleon (I or III)? Either way that fact is very depressing
@ChrisJMN1 @OwenJones84 Early 19th century is a bit of a clue there.