Camden council going begging to the Bankers

[Angry Cat]

http://www.camdennewjournal.com/news...egging-bankers

Whatever next?

[leclerc]

Re: Camden council going begging to the Bankers

Sceptics described the idea of asking for donations as a “PR stunt” and “a Band Aid solution”.
The scheme, in its early stages of discussion among the Labour group, would be completely voluntary and rely entirely on the generosity of high-salary residents."



The bit in bold is what I think but to be honest I wouldn't give any money voluntarily to the council from a bonus.

As you've said, whatever next? Extend the scheme to anyone who is well off who gets a bonus? Maybe extend it to those who get a pay rise this year.

[Angry Cat]

Re: Camden council going begging to the Bankers

As you've said, whatever next? Extend the scheme to anyone who is well off who gets a bonus?

The Tax Payer bailed out the Bank's due to the lack of regualtion etc under Labour (Blair/Brown) and now;
the result of the Coalition Gov's spending review, is that Gov. bodies ie: Camden Council are suggesting, cap in hand, going back to the very Bank's (and others) who were bailed out by the Tax Payer - Council Tax Payer's.

Ridiculous and an OUTRAGE!

[leclerc]

Re: Camden council going begging to the Bankers

The Tax Payer bailed out the Bank's due to the lack of regualtion etc under Labour (Blair/Brown) and now;
the result of the Coalition Gov's spending review, is that Gov. bodies ie: Camden Council are suggesting, cap in hand, going back to the very Bank's (and others) who were bailed out by the Tax Payer - Council Tax Payer's.

Ridiculous and an OUTRAGE!

They've also increased duty on petrol, put up VAT etc,etc, I think the idea of asking bankers or any profession for money is ridiculous. Next they'll be asking for loans from Icelandic banks