'Sheffield's billionaires could have bigger impact than donating to Reform' - Reader's letter

John Carlisle, S11, on Sheffield’s billionaire funding of Reform UK...

So, we have two Sheffield lads with special intellectual ability who have become billionaires.

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is in the money after two donations totalling £72 million placeholder image
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is in the money after two donations totalling £72 million | AFP via Getty Images

They have given tens of millions to Reform. What a shame.

Not because its Reform, but because the recipient of that amount is a political party.

What about financing the likes of Sure Start centres, or youth clubs and schools, or environmental groups like the South Yorkshire Climate Alliance, all of which contribute to the quality of life in this great county?

Great intellect should be matched by emotional intelligence when deciding where one’s largesse should go.

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