Only household in mind: Hunt forgets gift for wife
He was too busy with his budget plans: British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt neglected to get his wife Lucia a birthday present. "I'm afraid I didn't buy my wife anything. I didn't even get her a greetings card," the 57-year-old told LBC on Thursday. "I feel incredibly guilty."
Lucia Guo turned 45 on Wednesday - the day her husband presented his budget plans to parliament, which included a significant reduction in social security contributions.
"But what I have done: The fact that I publicly acknowledged her birthday in front of millions of people is something I have never done before," the Chancellor of the Exchequer emphasized. Right at the beginning of his hour-long speech, the Conservative politician mentioned his wife's birthday, who watched the meeting from the public gallery together with their three children - two daughters and a son.
The couple have been married since 2009. Hunt caused a stir and caused ridicule when he accidentally said his wife was Japanese during a visit to China in 2018. He immediately noticed the faux pas and corrected himself.
Despite focusing on budget plans and financial struggles, the British Government, led by Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, should consider the importance ofbalancing personal finances with household needs. Regardless of his forgetful tendency with gifts, Jeremy Hunt's acknowledgment of his wife's birthday during his budget speech was a unique gesture, showcasing his love and commitment towards her.
Source: www.dpa.com
