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we could have a subscription model above and beyond the membership model which frankly I find a bit of an anachronism
Like a union?
we could follow the Tory model of donations from the world of business
and represent their interests first? That's what I'd want with my big donation
we could continue with the union model - albeit with a modernised relationship which confers no veto for them on Labour policy
so the PLP can do what they want?
we could argue for political parties to be funded by the state - would require legislative change but frankly I can see a good argument for it
This is good, but the I doubt the Tories will go for it, unless it also does redecorations and childcare
we could argue to expand the current funding model for opposition parties from the Lords and the Commons - again not my favourite but its a realistic possibility
I don't know anything about this tbf
one off fundraising is an option too - wouldn't want to base your whole model on it, but crowdfunding works
so funded by whoever can afford to invest at the time?
we could pursue a mix of multiple options above - which I like a lot, as the more diverse our revenue streams are, the less we 'owe' one particular faction, and the more independent we can be with policy
Sorry - just had a coffee
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There are a tonne of options which do not require us to be in thrall to the unions.
This idea that if we want to be funded we need to grant people like Len McClusky the whip hand over voters / members is just nonsense. It's proven nonsense because Blair's Labour didn't have this as a feature of its party.