In 2021, a record 493 new people became billionaires – on average there was a new billionaire created every 17 hours. Meanwhile in Britain, over the crisis, the poorest 30% of adults gained an average additional wealth of just £86, compared to £50,000 for the richest 10%. The rich have lined their already deep pockets further, while the poor have only gotten poorer. So, when multi-millionaires chime in with hot takes that essentially shame those on the losing end of wealth inequality for their lack of “success”, it usually doesn’t end well. That’s something reality star Molly-May Hague can attest to after a series of tone-deaf comments that read like the infamous Paris Hilton “Stop Being Poor” t-shirt meme made her public enemy number one... This episode was written by Ellie Abraham This is a Broccoli Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices