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PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
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United Kingdom — Kiran Stacey Policy editor
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded.
The prime minister has decided not to back amendments to the elections bill, which would cap the amount a person or an organisation can give in a single donation, according to government sources.
Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded.
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Source: The Guardian · Kiran Stacey Policy editor. Published 26 Aug 2026, 07:08 pm.
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