That Starmer fella...

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