Schal330

Parliament debated tightening the rules on political donations

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Parliament debated tightening the rules on political donations - Lemmy.World

Parliament debated the petition – “Tighten the rules on political donations” Watch the debate: https://www.youtube.com/live/Au9ERa9wE1c [https://www.youtube.com/live/Au9ERa9wE1c] Read the transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-03-31/debates/9423D9DE-9B8F-453B-B92B-DA0C40758AC9/PoliticalDonations [https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2025-03-31/debates/9423D9DE-9B8F-453B-B92B-DA0C40758AC9/PoliticalDonations] Read the research: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2025-0052/ [https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2025-0052/] The petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707189 [https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/707189]

May 3, 2025 at 8:32amWeb
Show threadhbmMay 3, 2025

It was hardly a debate, seemed like they all ostensibly agreed. Now whether they agree enough to kick their collective habits or it was all posturing will be interesting to see.

Seemed the government was unwilling to limit amounts, that’s maybe a little disappointing, but I obviously don’t know the problems involved.

Show threadSchal330May 3, 2025
I think you’re right, they know it’s a problem and they agree something needs to be done. There is a lot connected to it and it has a large impact on the image of the politicians.
Show threadHumanPenguinMay 3, 2025

As it amounts to a manifesto promise.

Labour has nothing to gain from denying it.

Tory and reform really are best keeping silent on the subject.

But if you notice all the turning to non donation issues.

That will be where parties look to prevent progress on the whole bill.