Posted: Apr 15, 2012 12:47 pm
by Mojzu
That's still a significant cut in funding for Labour. And it's slightly encouraging that Miliband is making proposals that would be against Labour's self interest (even if it hits other parties disproportionately) and in the interest of democratic integrity, as it's something political parties struggle to do. There's been a long history from all parties of gerrymandering in some way or another, it's nice to see a politician (at least in words) try to pull it back in the opposite direction a little.

That said I think that these rules should also apply to union member donations, which should be entirely voluntary and opt-in, but it's a step in the right direction, if only a small one at this stage.