11 things that people in Leeds say they will buy first if they win the lottery

By James Connolly

Published 30th Jul 2023, 04:45 BST

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The thought of winning the jackpot is the dream for so many people – and players in Leeds are not short of ideas for how to spend the cash.

From travelling the world to knee operations, lotto lovers in the city knew exactly how they’d use the funds if they were to hit the big time.

The Yorkshire Evening Post asked readers what they would choose to put the money towards, and we were inundated with responses.

Here are some of the best answers –

People had plenty of ideas about how they'd spend their winnings if they won the lottery.

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People had plenty of ideas about how they'd spend their winnings if they won the lottery. Photo: Scott Merrylees

Scott Wood said: "I’d pay off my existing debts and enjoy the rest on travelling."

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Scott Wood said: "I’d pay off my existing debts and enjoy the rest on travelling." Photo: estherpoon - stock.adobe.com

Pete Mitchell said: "A mansion or a villa in another country."

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Pete Mitchell said: "A mansion or a villa in another country." Photo: onzon - stock.adobe.com

Lesley Watterson said: "A house with lots of land so I could have lots of French bulldogs."

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Lesley Watterson said: "A house with lots of land so I could have lots of French bulldogs." Photo: Firn - stock.adobe.com

Charlie Frear said: "I wouldn't buy, I'd settle debts then chill."

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Charlie Frear said: "I wouldn't buy, I'd settle debts then chill." Photo: marcin jucha - stock.adobe.com

Andy Bristow said: "First thing? Probably a couple of pints and a takeaway."

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Andy Bristow said: "First thing? Probably a couple of pints and a takeaway." Photo: Steve Riding

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