I don’t know Ipswich Labour Party leader David Ellesmere, although he represents the next door Gipping ward. He does have the reputation of being highly partisan, and so it’s good to see some sense coming through.
Councillor Ellesmere has attacked Ipswich council for an “unnecesary” meeting that cost £400. And he’s got a point. £400 to confirm a couple of appointments does seem a bit much. And it’s good to see a Labour councillor, who supports a Labour government who believe in public waste as an economic policy to support some Tory type “cuts”.
So in this bipartisanship, will we see him condemning Chris Mole for spending £5,227.95 on re-election propaganda? Or how about funnelling £500 a month to the Labour Party? Or would he be upset with spending £2,400 on a partisan Labour website? Call me cynical but I think that Councillor Ellesmere’s only problem is that the taxpayer is not wasting enough money on the Ipswich Labour Party.
I’m all for politicans condemning public waste and as a good Catholic boy I know all about prodical sons so Labour politicians are particularly welcome on this crusade. However let’s hold back on the praise until he holds his own side to account.
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