This is totally immoral.
We are thoroughly fed up with these parasites posing as politicians, experts, officials, etc. etc.
The figures, obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, reveal that the cost of a series of dinners for dignitaries on the eve of the summit, crucial to boosting Mr Brown's global standing, cost more than £66,000. The high-profile guests consumed 136 bottles of wine worth £6,000, all paid for by the taxpayer.
Foreign and finance ministers were treated to entertainment at Lancaster House and the Tate Modern. The bill also included buffets for as many as 220 aides, bag carriers and advisers, but the bulk of the budget was used to cater for the 102 guests at the three events across London.
Norman Baker, the Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, said: "The picture of world leaders enjoying fine wine and great food, while thousands of people are worried about their jobs and homes is not a good one."
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