Dear Boris,

This week you announced that tix to London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks would no longer be free and, in one fell swoop, have removed a fantastic FREE community event for the poorest in London.

We understand that safety and crowd control must be a priority but are baffled as to why a million pounds (100,000 tix at £10) is required to ensure this.

Many low- waged and unemployed families will simply be unable to afford £10, particularly as it is a flat ticket rate with no concessions for children or, the unemployed and disabled.

London’s  fireworks  have always been a free event open to everyone IRRESPECTIVE OF THEIR INCOME.

We at Skint London  https://twitter.com/SkintLondon  would very much like it to remain that way so we've come up with a much better solution!

We’ve approached our friends at ticketing agent,  https://billetto.co.uk/ who, given the special nature of the event, is prepared to organize the entire evening for FREE.

 1)  At NO cost to your office.

2)  At NO cost to customers inclu NO booking fee.

 What’s more they’ll throw in a FREE ballot to ensure fairer access to tickets.

AND they’ll also provide  the technology AND any staff required on New Yr’s Eve to help the evening run smoothly.

You've emphasised that priced ticketing is not a profit led initiative so surely this is an offer you can’t refuse?

 We – and the undersigned - look forward to hearing your response.

 Founder/Ed @SkintLondon

 Janie Lawrence