Councillor’s V&A stance doesn’t add up

Sir, – I was disappointed to read that Labour Councillor Charlie Malone plans to boycott and protest against the opening of the V&A, the most significant event for the city in decades.

I understand Mr Malone is a university lecturer teaching business studies.

I would have thought with his level of business acumen he would understand more than most the massive boost this represents for the overall local economy.

It is even more peculiar that he himself is employed by a university that is not only a partner in delivering the V&A, but also has a renowned reputation as a university of design.

Mr Malone appears to be at complete odds with his own employer, from whom I expect he receives an above average salary.

He claims to be protesting on behalf of those on low incomes, who he alleges will be unable to afford the V&A.

Unfortunately this, to me is completely see through. First of all the V&A will be free to enter, secondly he contradicts himself by saying he will attend in his own time, the exact thing he alleges his constituents will be unable to do.

I find it bizarre that a Dundee councillor would boycott the biggest event to happen here in decades, whilst trying to assert that it is not a snub.

What else can it be seen as? Does he not want our city to prosper?

It is exactly because of misguided politics such as this, that I no longer vote Labour.

H Woods.

14 Stevenson Street, Dundee.

Picture: Kim Cessford. Councillor Malone has received mixed reactions to his boycotting of the V&A opening.