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jonbxx · 24-09-2024, 10:24

A cheeky little thought crossed my mind this morning. So, Labour say, you’re right, personal donations, even if previously OK should stop. Considering the hissy fit opposition MPs are having about this, they will definitely vote for this won’t they, surely?

Of course you could argue that banning donations should only apply to the party in power but if you do, then all donations to Labour MPs before 5th July are OK. You could argue that Labour was odds on to win the election for some months before July so they shouldn’t accept donations on this basis but that is saying that accepting donations on that basis is effectively publicly admitting that your party can’t win an election…

Politics and unintended consequences run wild here!

24-09-2024, 10:24	#355
jonbxx cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: #Plagueisland Age: 54 Services: VM VIP Pack Posts: 1,712	Re: Here comes the tax rises A cheeky little thought crossed my mind this morning. So, Labour say, you’re right, personal donations, even if previously OK should stop. Considering the hissy fit opposition MPs are having about this, they will definitely vote for this won’t they, surely? Of course you could argue that banning donations should only apply to the party in power but if you do, then all donations to Labour MPs before 5th July are OK. You could argue that Labour was odds on to win the election for some months before July so they shouldn’t accept donations on this basis but that is saying that accepting donations on that basis is effectively publicly admitting that your party can’t win an election… Politics and unintended consequences run wild here!