UK Politics

[steviewevie]

I can afford my own clothes but if someone offered me a load of free designer gear I definitely wouldn't be saying no.

The stupid thing is they didn't see how this would look if came out, and here we are.

[steviewevie]

They need an Alastair Campbell shouting at everyone.

[stuie]

1 hour ago, steviewevie said:

I can afford my own clothes but if someone offered me a load of free designer gear I definitely wouldn't be saying no.

The stupid thing is they didn't see how this would look if came out, and here we are.

it’s not a new thing though… Samantha Cameron rocked a new Gucci dress every time she went out of Downing Street and Theresa May spoke openly about all the shoes she got sent by Blahnick etc. 

 

 

[steviewevie]

3 minutes ago, stuie said:

it’s not a new thing though… Samantha Cameron rocked a new Gucci dress every time she went out of Downing Street and Theresa May spoke openly about all the shoes she got sent by Blahnick etc. 

 

 

yes, but it's expected of them because they're tory scum and not squeaky clean puritanical roundheads (plus, Starmer made a meal of calling out this stuff when in opposition).

[stuie]

18 minutes ago, steviewevie said:

yes, but it's expected of them because they're tory scum and not squeaky clean puritanical roundheads (plus, Starmer made a meal of calling out this stuff when in opposition).

I honestly don’t get what the big deal is… so long as it’s all declared and doesn’t influence their politics. I’d rather they got given stuff than buy it on expenses. 

[steviewevie]

1 hour ago, stuie said:

I honestly don’t get what the big deal is… so long as it’s all declared and doesn’t influence their politics. I’d rather they got given stuff than buy it on expenses. 

Well some of it wasn't declared....and who knows about any influence. The media, and so the public, definitely cares, which is why they've had to come out and say this won't continue.

Just doesn't look good if they're seen to be getting loads of freebies whilst telling the public things are going to get worse and cutting benefits to pensioners.

[LJS]

I am not allowed to accept any gift with a value of over £25 in my job. Is there a reason why politicians should be any different?

[stuie]

36 minutes ago, LJS said:

I am not allowed to accept any gift with a value of over £25 in my job. Is there a reason why politicians should be any different?

Tbf, neither am I… anymore. Suppliers used to send me Xmas hampers but new companies took over and it was forbidden. I admit the optics of this aren’t good for Labour but for some of the donors this is just about getting their products seen, not bribery or policy influencing.