Saturday 27 August 2016

Brent Central Labour Party Gala Dinner offers more than bread and warter — but at what price?

Thanks to Wembley Matters blogger Martin Francis for this.(1)

Gala dinner flyer. Lowest charge £35 concessions

Regarding aspirations for social inclusion, I am reminded of the saying, "Money talks; merit walks." I am also reminded of Revd Paul Nicolson's statement,

Employment & Support Allowance] is TOO LOW TO TAX"(2)

How about the menu?

The menu offers a lot more variety than bread and water

The menu offers a lot more variety than bread and water. I wonder though, do those who have no misgivings about whether they could afford to attend such a 'gala' ever pause to consider the costings of meals on £73.10 a week? How much nutrition can you get for £73.10 a week?

Dude Swheatie of Kwug

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Kilburn Unemployed Workers Group28 August 2016 at 01:40
Comment from CJ received by e-mail:

Great Blog as ever Alan with some lively comments. I'm not sure how to put comments on there but as the son of a BUS CONDUCTOR i'm only charging £25 for cold beans on burnt toast.

CJ
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