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On thing we did really well for the 2019 general election – raising shedloads of dosh

By Paul Walter | Tue 31st March 2020 - 3:00 pm

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There is nothing quite as wonderful as money.
There is nothing quite as beautiful as cash.
Some people say it’s folly,
But I’d rather have the lolly.
With money you can make a splash.

Eric Idle (Monty Python), “The Money Song“

If you haven’t already done so, it is worth having a look at the Electoral Commission’s reports of Q4 donations to the political parties.

The Liberal Democrat report is particularly fascinating.

Between 1 October and 31 December 2019, the party received donations totalling £13,372,664 from 433 donors. That is more than the Labour party received in the same period.

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Posted in Op-eds | Also tagged 2019 general election | 12 Comments

With one, united voice

By the founding editor | Mon 13th November 2006 - 1:19 pm

Commenting on the resignation of David Sainsbury, the Liberal Democrats said:

“David Sainsbury was the best thing about the Government’s science policy. He provided continuity and an obvious enthusiasm”

oh, and:

“In March Sir Menzies Campbell highlighted the obvious conflict of interest in having the Labour party in hock to one of its own ministers. Lord Sainsbury has done the right thing by standing down.”

Posted in News | Also tagged Ming Campbell | Leave a comment

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