"The average waiting time for surgery in the National Health Service increased from 6 weeks in 1990 to 14 weeks now. After the railway privatization, ticket prices rose by 37%, and punctuality rates dropped to 81%. The London Underground went on strike seven times last year."
"Royal Family expenditures?"
Casare smiled: "After Charles was hospitalized, the Royal Family announced his medical expense budget—twenty thousand British Pounds per week, including a private doctor, exclusive ward, and 'rehabilitation environment maintenance.' Meanwhile, the government announced cuts to disability benefits, saving three hundred million British Pounds annually."
Victor nodded, walked back to the table, and gently tapped the tabletop:
