Wasn't there a suggestion that the amount of donation be capped? Charles Kushner was sentenced in New Jersey federal court to two years in prison for tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign donations in 2005. Our Fellows from academia, business and public service are among the most distinguished in their fields. Laura, I make no reference to the particular donors you mention and I have no wish to cast any doubt on their noble intentions. If you aren't sure what RSS is you'll find our beginner's guide to RSS useful. By. The limit on donations should be further capped, so that no party is beholden to its donors.Better still if we cap the number of MP's [less than half the present amount], reduce the Lords to a small legislative chamber, then capped the expenditure on election campaigns the parties would not need that much money in the first place.We might actually get some debate on real issues rather than the usual ad man's drivel at election time. Why? Would Bernie Ecclestone have donated to labour if this had been in the public arena before the changes in tobacco sponsorship laws were announced. To support the SKWAWKBOX and raise awareness of the independent Left media, visit our store for T-shirts, hoodies and more. 3 anti-Corbynites on the balanced panel of the Sunday Politics yesterday, left that well known socialist Andrew Neil to defend Labourpathetic! The Liberal Democrats biggest donors are Lord Alliance, the textiles millionaire, and the Joseph Rowntree Trust. 30 MPs/others facing prosecution for #Toryelectoral fraud. Reporters from Bloomberg's Washington, D.C. bureau are prominently featured as they offer analysis of policy and legal issues. I thought that there was to be a cap on donations, then I read of these.I seem to remember there were other large donations made JK Rowling gave 1 million to the Labour party and did'nt your fired do it too.I thought that all donations had to be declared so I suppose I could check that somewhere. Kuenssberg has conducted interviews with a string of high-profile political figures, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his former aide Dominic Cummings. The next five donors in order of largesse were all unions, giving money to the Labour party. Here you can search the data and see who is funding the major parties Our Fellows from academia, business and public service are among the most distinguished in their fields. After working in the UK and overseas with Coats Patons/Coats Viyella and subsequently Dawson International, Nick Kuenssberg began a portfolio career in 1996. Complain about this comment (Comment number 61). The journalist's time as political editor covered a tumultuous period in British politics, which included Brexit, two UK general elections and the Covid-19 pandemic. She should have been shown the door a year ago! Complain about this comment (Comment number 59). This page is best viewed in an up-to-date web browser with style sheets (CSS) enabled. As someone who BC (before coronavirus) worked largely from a home office in Glasgows Reblogged this on perfectlyfadeddelusions. Those charged with potecting the public interest, elected officials, failed in every way or more correctly, were bought. Who's for a peerage then? Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. Not only did they bring down nations, now in the tradition of past barbarians, they wish to loot the cities. Under investigation by the Charity Commission for his part in the collapse of Kids Company, of which he was chairman, ex-BBC executive Alan Yentob has set up his own production company to sell programmes to the broadcaster. More than 20 years after she was disappointed by then fianc Hugh Grant, 55, being arrested in Los Angeles for wrestling with prostitute Divine Brown in a car, good-natured Elizabeth Hurley, 50, still champions his acting talents. Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Robert Menendez (D., N.J.), both of whom were members of the so-called The BBC's Spaceman has been assigned a new ship for his thoughts. By. But after nearly seven years and what feels like decades' worth of headlines, it's time for the next move.". RSE Fellows can update their directory information and provide a headshot below. Daily Politics took an in-depth review of the daily events in both Westminster and other areas across Britain and abroad, and included interviews with leading politicians and political commentators. catchy name @ 42 oh yeah, you try joining the black police officers association er, that's a "political party running for office" is it? Complain about this comment (Comment number 40). Complain about this comment (Comment number 2), Complain about this comment (Comment number 3). Surely every party should be allowed the same amount of funding? The tories always do,ruthlessly Tocksvig and Purvis the most recent casualties. "The presidents plan will greatly help law enforcement focus on felons and threats to our country, and pull individuals out of the shadows, not to grant them amnesty, but allow them to pay taxes and start on a path towards lawful immigration.". She was criticised, alongside other major journalists, for incorrectly tweeting that a Labour activist had NNNNNOOOOOOOOO! The donations should be anonymous but the running totals published weekly for everyone to see. 33. Kushner contributed $2,000 to Hillary Clintons 2000 campaign for U.S. Senate in New York and later contributed $4,000 to the committee supporting then-Sen. Clinton in 2003. Sadly I can't comment on one of the biggest labour donors who's not mentioned in that link/list who gave their money before that list's date relates to, because whenever I do my entry gets removed.Bet the same thing wouldn't happen if I mentioned tory donors though.Some things are simply not up for debate on the beeb, despite them being matters of fact and public record.Just spin the "tory toff" line I guess, and ignore/ban the labour angle completely, eh, aunty, and hope that the labour vote doesn't crumble to zero. Also how would state funding be decided? There's also a large donation from Susan Anstey, otherwise known as Lady Ashcroft, the wife of Michael Ashcroft, who is funding the Conservatives' work in marginal constituencies and has a desk in Tory HQ. Complain about this comment (Comment number 34). The top donor is David Rowland who gave more than a million pounds to the Conservative party. Webnick kuenssberg daughter 14:47 FAZIL SAY-ECE DAISTAN FT BOANDI! @ #25 virtual silver lady:The sad thing is that most of those member numbers quoted won't even realise they can opt out of any of their contributons being politically donated.I wonder how transparent the registers of opt-outs are among the Trades union? Kuenssberg took over from Nick Robinson in 2015, becoming the first woman to hold the position. She was raised in Glasgow. Jewish groups were once again forced to denounce yet another attention-seeking Republican attempting to use the genocide of millions of Jews and other At 7:19pm on 26 Aug 2009, mikemadf wrote:'Jim Knight omits..'wrong blog I think mike, but at least those immigrants will be paying taxes unlike half the contributors to the established political parties, some of whom run the grant aided businesses that are employing unfortunate immigrants in what are in effect McJobs but without the benefits (free fries), Complain about this comment (Comment number 51). Thanks for your support so this blog can keep bringing you information the Establishment would prefer you notto know about. It begs the question, do donors give money in the hope that this will help a particular party to win, or simply because they want to curry favour with the winning side? She said it had been "incredible to occupy the chair during a time of such huge change" in British politics. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, 'We want this trophy' - Real 'favourites' for glory, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, West Africans to leave Tunisia after race row. Complain about this comment (Comment number 16). Donald Trumps son-in-law, who has been informally advising the business mogul, has contributed more than $100,000 to Democratic campaigns and committees over two decades. You can take a look at the figures here. Hence all the lying, the duplicity, the broken promises. And other hedgie types not mentioned by Laura?To reduce thier dependance on cash from the unions. Musks TeslaMaster Plan Lacks Drive. These are . Yet the derided painting was displayed at Buckingham Palace this week for Gaucks visit. Complain about this comment (Comment number 25). Thanks for reading it. The discretionary time sounds attractive but is quickly used up by walks with my wife and occasionally a somewhat longer one along the canal to Bishopbriggs or Bowling with a neighbours Labrador, local shopping, undertaking a fair share of the household chores, checking in with the extended family which includes six school-age grandchildren and one ill spaniel, and communicating with siblings and friends in a much more meaningful way real and added pleasure which I hope that we will keep up. Aspects of the Greens manifesto have become standard across all parties since they first got more exposure. Her father was a director of Coats, a company who operated an illegal cartel and engaged in price-fixing, attracting a 110 million fine. Complain about this comment (Comment number 45). We can't have parity when Labour are in charge can we!? Complain about this comment (Comment number 60). In one-on-one interviews, Rubenstein will learn investing strategies and tactics from some of the world's top wealth creators. Feb 28, 2023, 10:35 AM EST. So, as of today, this". WebNick Kuenssberg, Honorary Professor Tel: +44 (0) 141 330 4669 E-mail horizon@sol.co.uk Nick Kuenssberg OBE is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Management and an Honorary Professor in the Centre for Business History; he was raised in Edinburgh before going on to Oxford University and later Manchester Business School . Mark @ 19how would it work in practice? Plainly, it isnt well we're going to find out, that's the point - as regards why justified, pls see my 47 - to me, this is a particular case to be judged strictly on its own merits - I don't see the dangers that you do - moving to a One Party State, that type of thing - just don't see it - what I find interesting BTW is that, the other day, we debated All Women shortlists and we all of us (including me) pretty much came to a conclusion they were bad news - and yet it seems some of the same people who are so opposed to that are not quite so opposed to the BNPs Whites Only longlist - yes, I find that interestingoh and a Gold Star to you too (your second!) Complain about this comment (Comment number 31), CaledonianComment wrote at 24:"They had hoped to fund themselves by setting up loads of regional assemblies where hundreds of party hacks could have earned 75K plus expenses, but that idea was kicked into touch"If only that were true. Prior to becoming the BBC's politics editor, the 45-year-old served as the corporation's chief political correspondent. Complain about this comment (Comment number 19), #8 I see you didn't name the unions involved which I can understand because there must be many of their members who have no intention of voting for the labour party next time around.Unite - TGWU Section 623,429GMB 622,621Unite - AMICUS Section 618,432Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers 577,958UNISON 430,596, Complain about this comment (Comment number 20). It should be illegal for an MP or Lord to discuss policy matters without putting details of the discussion and the parties involved on public record, unless in open forum. Complain about this comment (Comment number 62). However the working day was punctuated by anything from one to four meetings out (often in the Jack Bruce space), a lunch in the city and often a seminar, talk or dinner in the evening; all of these activities have either been canned or replaced by Zoom interactions. "sagamix wrote:would be good to get away from this reliance on donations, which is why I like the idea of state funding for political parties - but calibrated such that the funds received from the Public Purse are positively correlated to the quality of policies put forward, and the moral strength and integrity of the principles underpinning those policies - thus, in practice, nothing for the Conservatives unless and until they change their spots - which is perfectly possible in my view - don't believe in the old leopard saying"So based on those factors New Labour would actually owe us money? Would it be based on the size of the party? They prosper in a political vaccuum.Women only shortlists is tokenism and discriminating against candidates for reasons other than ability. BBC: Come on TV! #GE17 | The SKWAWKBOX, Exclusive: You cant stand for Labour you blew whistle to protect women, Akehurst-led panel tells Cohen, Selection AND executive committees of Broxtowe Labour resign over candidate stitch-up (yet another one), Jewish pensioners who recorded right-wing staffer push back on Panorama smear, Appalling Reeves tweet ratioed and shredded, Labour crops out union figures from Starmer PR photo. Oh but of course, with Labour being almost fully funded by the Unions that would mean their income levels would put them on a level playing field with the other parties.Can't have that! (Podcast). I feel for RCS staff and students. https://www.newsbiscuit.com/2009/08/25/brown-to-be-released-from-downing-street-%E2%80%98, AV referendum: Cameron confronted by Huhne, Robinson: 'Clegg desperate for AV to go through', AV explainer: Voting system differences explained, Referendum: Stop AV 'mudslinging' urges Nick Clegg, "Britain is standing by to give more money to the IMF so that it can, in turn, lend more money", "With a mighty thud, the Ledger has been slammed shut. Of course, one question for Ms K is this when exactly has Theresa May been on the stump since she called the election? Look for BBC coverage and there is nothing. But, once in power, you do rather expect administrations to be honest about what they plan to do, cost it properly, deliver (within reasonable variations) what they promise - and let us know honestly when things go wrong.With ten-twenty years of spin behind us, who genuinely believes the comments from Central Government any more?If folk haven't been honest in the past, why would you believe them in the future? Complain about this comment (Comment number 44). New Labour would be in serious problem if you weren't on the allocation panel!But seriously the main problem with state funding is that tax payers would basically have to pay money to fund parties such as the BNP (like it or not they are a legal political party). In any case, it is an idea doomed to failure, because the only way it could be fairly implemented is if parties like the BNP got public funding and THAT ain't going to happen. It ranks as high as giving people expenses rather than a standard rate of pay per political position/grade.A modern polity would have these things sorted out, including the upper house, the reformation of which ran into some invisible buffers.It is embarrassing to see this nonsense going on, and the main actors in the drama act as if none of us can see what is happening, cheerfully smiling and waving their way past the press on their way into the office. 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