Shaun Woodward is Minister for Water Charges in Northern Ireland
Why is he in the news? yesterday he delayed the introduction of the hated double tax – the water charges.
In an interview with Shaun Woodward, BBC reporter Mark Davenport commented “… he [Woodward] seems determined to push ahead with the introduction of water charges, linking the unsatisfactory state of public services in Northern Ireland with what he sees as the low local tax burden.”
Shaun Woodward has some cheek. He:
– Lives in an 18th century 10 bedroom mansion.
– Has property in St Helens, several properties in London, France, has a £7 million property in Long Island, USA, and owns an estate in the Caribbean
– Is married to Camilla Sainsbury, who has a personal fortune of £100 million.
– Owns shares in Sainsbury PLC.
– Has a butler.
– Received £348,057 in MP expenses alone between 2001 – 2004.
– Receives £90,000 a year as a Minister in Northern Ireland.
And this is the man who thinks that low-income families and pensioners in Northern Ireland should have second rate health care and should pay hefty water charges because they do not pay their fair share!!!