... to think it's wrong to charge £10 to come to a birthday party?

[meditrina]

Because that's what the Blairs appear to be charging parents of those invited to Leo's party.

OK, they have a security issue. But even so....

I also doubt if Leo's classmates' parents will struggle to find a tenner.

Had he attended a primary in the middle of an impoverished housing estate, I imagine they'd be playing Lady Bountiful. But I somehow doubt that that's the case

It did say somewhere in an article I read that the school had a very mixed catchment area and some parents couldn't afford the £10.

Iif the Blairs are providing everything else I think it is a small price to pay and it means everyone arrives the same way which avoids the some kids arrive in a limo while others walk scenario which sadly seems to be becoming the norm even at primary level.

I think the blairs have kindly offered to host the end of term party, maybe school hall isn't big enough. Saves the school money having to hire a hall.

The blairs are providing free food. Why should they have to pay for the coach hire as well?

Though I have read that the blairs have said if no one can afford the £10 then they can come on the bus without paying. So it sounds more voluntary. But why should the blairs be expected to pay for it all? And I'm no fan of theirs at all.