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Would you be happy for political parties, including those you disagree with, being solely funded by the state?
This happens already to some degree, but it’s not much. Can’t quite remember the details but it’s not just a £X/seat funding, it’s something more proportional to votes I believe.
I’d be in favour of capping donations by some multiple of the median wage, and upping the party funding per vote, for what it’s worth.
(Edit: I don't think businesses should be able to donate either, just individuals, to maintain at least some sense that democracies are about people, not money)
(Edit 2: and not to individual MPs, just parties)
slippers
Genuine question for those who think Labour politicians shouldn’t accept donations; given that our political system is funded by donors, how would you propose to change it to remove that potential influence? Would you be happy for political parties, including those you disagree with, being solely funded by the state?