On the day of the Spending Review the apple of the week (pictured here) is totally in tune with the times.
It's the British Spartan.
Tasting notes are provided that also live up to the political temperature:
The skin is smooth and bright crimson in colour - but it can quickly become discoloured by a natural bluish bloom.
And the price? - a cost-cutting 35p...
But how much of that is taxpayers' subsidy?
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