UK DOGE has been keeping tabs on Whitehall’s lavish splurge on social media influencers, hired to flog their least-loved policies. The DWP is no stranger to the habit…
Responding to a written question from John Hayes, the department confessed to splurging £120,023 on “influencer marketing” since Labour took power. That’s just shy of £9,000 a month. No doubt the public have been eagerly watching out for tips on securing their free luxury cars…
For £120,023, you could:
- Give 400 pensioners their winter fuel allowances
- Hire 3 new Army officers. With cash to spare…
- Fund 261 ambulance call-outs.
The taxpayer may have a view on which should be prioritised. UK DOGE recommends costs are cut here…