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Tory leader's 'Apprentice' PR stunt is an insult
June 10, 2008 1:45 PM
Cllr Tom Smith-Hughes attacks Tory stunt appointment
The offer of a council job to the runner up of the BBC's 'The Apprentice' has been attacked by the opposition Liberal Democrats as a gimmick and an insult. Tom Smith-Hughes, Leader of the Council's Lib Dem group, said: "This is another sad example of Lord Hanningfield's obsession with headline-grabbing gimmicks. Remember his daft suggestion that a bank holiday should be created around the Oscar win by Essex girl Helen Mirren?
"Interview by reality television is a crassly irresponsible way to employ people and plays into the hands of the public's cynical opinion of politicians. The use of public money to employ an unknown candidate as a council officer, is an deliberate snub to other candidates with better skills and experience, and existing council staff. This is a clear case of notoriety over ability.
"The County Council is facing serious financial difficulties and Lord Hanningfield regularly warns of reduced services if more funding is not forthcoming. So I am sure that local taxpayers will be furious to see their hard-earned cash being so blatantly abused.
"Lord Hanningfield needs to concentrate on providing the services the public wants, rather than chasing Z-list celebrities."
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