Perhaps we could let a developer have some land out of the green belt and a S106 saying they have to build a hospital in return for the planning gain. Oh, hang on............

BB made a fortune out of the PFI then sold it on for a massive profit to Cofely, who made a massive profit when they sold it on to Engie, who are the current profiteers. I believe that all the profits are put through an offshore holding to minimise UK taxation as well.

PFI was started by the Tories under Major, and continued with great enthusiasm by the Tories under Blair. It’s a system whereby the private sector takes massive profits but all the risk is borne by the taxpayer. It is bleeding billions out of health, education and other budgets to the detriment of those services.

Do you mean under Labour by Blair - though I accept it hard to tell them apart.

No, I meant what I said. Thatcher considered Blair to be her successor over and above Major, who she despised.

I mentioned car park fees once and I think I got away with it..........not

This country always seems to have a problem using public money to fund sport facilities. All our athletes train abroad.

Many People cite "It only serves a small percent of the population" well what percentage of Wakefield are interested in contemporary sculpture at the £35 million Hepworth. If we used that argument nothing would ever get built.

Sport is just as important than any art gallery or school.

Supporting a club that has served the community for over 100 years should be a priority.

It has to be remembered that the Trinity itself was started by a church as a way of giving working people a sporting outlet, with many sports pursued. It wasn't started as a rugby club. It's just that rugby became the main focus. That ethos founded our club.

Totally agree, especially at the present time when obesity and all of the related problems are costing the NHS (and the tax payer) a fortune.
Investing in sporting facilities for youngsters should be at the top of the list.
Not only do they become fitter and healthier, it also gives that "team ethos", which although undervalued, is a major life skill, something you cant get from visiting an art gallery.

Taxes are for poor people, not the wealthy elite. The Duke of Westminster avoided around 4 billion pounds in inheritance tax because of Establishment loopholes designed for the wealthy to hang on to their inherited wealth. Branson is a shyster who takes billions from taxpayers to provide poor service and hides the profit overseas. The NHS is set to be the next asset to be sold off to US healthcare giants who are greedily eyeing up the profit opportunities and will degrade NHS provision to encourage those who can afford it to take out insurance.