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The Best Policies Money Can Buy
#Donations
The Best Policies Money Can Buy
Politicians love to act like they’re just regular folks—drinking pints, kissing babies, and pretending to understand the price of milk. But nothing says “man of the people” quite like accepting a six-figure donation from a billionaire who, of course, expects nothing in return… wink wink. Yet, somehow, laws start magically bending in their favour, tax breaks appear out of thin air, and suddenly, the guy who owns half the country is getting subsidies while you’re still waiting for your pothole to be fixed. But don’t worry—your £10 donation and heartfelt email will definitely make a difference.
Electoral Chief Urges Crackdown on Foreign Donations Amid Musk Fears
- Monday, 31 March 2025
The head of the Electoral Commission, Vijay Rangarajan, has urged ministers to tighten election law and restrict foreign donations, particularly from "mega-donors" like Elon Musk. He cited a lack of trust in political finance and noted that current laws passed in 2000 are insufficient. Rangarajan suggested restricting company donations to the previous two years' worth of UK profits and expressed concerns that such large donations could create the perception that politicians are not acting in voters' best interests, but rather on behalf of donors.
