Richmond Council Offering Free Swimming and Gym Lessons Only to Asylum Seekers – Guido Fawkes

Richmond Council Offering Free Swimming and Gym Lessons Only to Asylum Seekers

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As part of Guido’s ongoing Asylum Freebiegate series, it can now be revealed that Richmond Council is the latest to dish out discounts to asylum seekers. Asylum seekers are handed “Richmond Cards” free of charge. The scheme includes a raft of giveaways that hard-pressed locals still have to pay for. With a Richmond Card, you can get:

• Free general swimming sessions.
• Free group exercise classes
• Free gym sessions.
• 20% off some restaurants.
• 20% off pilates lessons.
• Discounted Spanish or French lessons.
• 25% off clothing company ANJOY KIDS.
• Half price nutrition consultation at Imperial Health.

If you’re a working local, the card will cost you £52.50 a month. If you’re on benefits, it’s still £30 a month. All of this is funded by the council as part of its annual budget, which hiked council tax by 5% this year. Are you surprised…