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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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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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