The proposal to host an official World Cup watch-party at Niagara Falls has ignited a fierce row within Whitehall. Sources say the plan, pushed by the Culture Secretary, aims to capitalise on the tourist boom. But critics in the Treasury warn of a 'costly gimmick' with hidden risks.
A senior official described the scheme as 'theatrical' and 'desperate.' They claim the real motive is to distract from slipping polling numbers. The Home Office is also uneasy, citing crowd control and security concerns.
One backbencher called it 'a waterfall of cash down the drain.' The PM is caught between a popular headline and a fiscal reality. Insiders say the final decision will hinge on a leaked economic impact assessment due next week.
For now, the water is muddied. But the political current is running fast.
