Prime Minister Andy Burnham has abandoned support for a cap on political donations, a move that has angered Labour activists and MPs who campaigned for funding reform. Government sources say he will not back amendments to the elections bill that would limit single donations.
Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has abandoned support for a cap on political donations, a move that has angered Labour activists and MPs who campaigned for funding reform. Government sources say he will not back amendments to the elections bill that would limit single donations.
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