I had to chuckle at the absurdity of it when I heard this on the radio.
£140, as Mutley says, that would cover a months council tax!
In addition, when it gets paid in, I wouldn't be surprised if it will then become part of the taxable income!
Quite frankly Gordo, why bother! Why not start off by housing the troops as well as you do your traditional supporters who, by the way, get more in benefits than Joe Squaddie receives pay in doing service on your behalf!
£140, I bet that just about covers lunch per head at Westminster !
Mind you, if it's not being destroyed, the troops could always be allowed a share of the poppie crops that they are defending in Afghanistan! And they could be also allowed to import them into the country under the veil of rememberance day decorations!
(p.s. don't forget to downgrade it first!)
Silly idea! Watch this space!!
