As part of Guido’s ongoing Asylum Freebiegate series, it can now be revealed that Richmond Council is the latest to dish out discounts to asylum seekers. Asylum seekers are handed “Richmond Cards” free of charge. The scheme includes a raft of giveaways that hard-pressed locals still have to pay for. With a Richmond Card, you can get:
If you’re a working local, the card will cost you £52.50 a month. If you’re on benefits, it’s still £30 a month. All of this is funded by the council as part of its annual budget, which hiked council tax by 5% this year. Are you surprised…
Krishnan Guru-Murthy asked John Healey: “Just finally, I mean Andy Burnham has been very clear he wants Britain back in the European Union in his lifetime. Do you?”
The Chancellor replied: “I’m older than Andy Burnham. I don’t expect to see that.”