SNP councillors to jet off to New York for 'junket' after cuts budget

An SNP council is planning to send senior politicians on a lavish New York “junket” after pushing through cuts.

Despite the extreme budget pressures, the council is planning to send a team of four to the Big Apple next month.The cost to the public purse is £1,700 per person for travel and accommodation.As part of the council’s latest Budget, the cost of school meals, parking charges and using Glasgow Life facilities will rise.

He said: “The idea that Glasgow will somehow benefit from sending a five-strong council delegation to Tartan Day is questionable at the best of times, never mind during such a financial crisis. Defenders of Scotland Week believe the event is an opportunity for Government and other public bodies to showcase the country to an American audience.A council paper tried to talk it up: “Enjoyed by millions of people for decades, the annual Scotland Week celebrations in North America have become a must-see event.

Scottish politics It continued: “The visit will allow the opportunity to promote Glasgow 850 and raise awareness.

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