The Leeds Metropolitan University branch of the University and College Union does not have a formal position on graduation ceremonies (Letters, August 4) but nor does it have a position on the many other examples of spending indulgence. What it does have is a position that opposes compulsory redundancies and a widespread concern about spending priorities. Andy Pike correctly reflected the concern felt by Leeds Met's UCU members ("UCU anger at Leeds Met's glitzy graduation", July 28).
Philip Webster
Branch secretary
Leeds Metropolitan University UCU