Our politicians are wasting food while some of us starve

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Perhaps our politicians could donate their next pay rise to those in need? (PA)

Isn’t it disgusting that at a time when many are in need and food banks are struggling to make a difference, a report comes out about the food waste generated by the catering facilities in the Houses of Parliament?

Remember, this is the place where MPs have subsidised meals; subsidies paid for by the very people they expect to accept a pay rise, which in reality is a significant pay cut. The same MPs who claim their fuel bills on their expenses. The same MPs who will probably give themselves a significant pay rise in due course. No wonder there are revolutions!

While it is a fact that our monarch cannot interfere with political decisions, it is worth noting the not-so-subtle messages in King Charles’s Christmas speech, and that he has made significant donations to charities trying to help those in need.