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Tealeaf · 17-02-2011, 18:19

What I find most disturbing is this extract from the LT report:

Asked about the comment yesterday, Coun Britcliffe said Coun Jewell’s suggestion had ‘denigrated’ the work of councillors, adding: “I work very hard as a politician full-time.

“We are making a gesture by not taking an increase in our allowances.”

According to council and fire authority documents, Coun Britcliffe was paid a total of £43,382 in 2009/10.

However he said this included reimbursements for expenses including travel.

Now, if as Councillor Britcliffe claims, his political role is a full time one, then why is an element of his remuneration travel expenses? I can understand travel to London or other faraway places, but surely not to Accy or Preston. I do not believe that Hyndburn bin men or Lancashire teachers - as full time workers for the councils - are able to claim their travel expenses from home to depot or school - so how come Mr Britcliffe (and possibly other full time politico's) are able to do so?

17-02-2011, 18:19	#17
Tealeaf God Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Paradise Lost Posts: 7,220 Liked: 11 times Rep Power: 4264	Re: The glorious leader must live! What I find most disturbing is this extract from the LT report: Asked about the comment yesterday, Coun Britcliffe said Coun Jewell’s suggestion had ‘denigrated’ the work of councillors, adding: “I work very hard as a politician full-time. “We are making a gesture by not taking an increase in our allowances.” According to council and fire authority documents, Coun Britcliffe was paid a total of £43,382 in 2009/10. However he said this included reimbursements for expenses including travel. Now, if as Councillor Britcliffe claims, his political role is a full time one, then why is an element of his remuneration travel expenses? I can understand travel to London or other faraway places, but surely not to Accy or Preston. I do not believe that Hyndburn bin men or Lancashire teachers - as full time workers for the councils - are able to claim their travel expenses from home to depot or school - so how come Mr Britcliffe (and possibly other full time politico's) are able to do so?