Burnham recently suggested £500k political donation cap that would be ‘reduced over time’
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed support for a £500,000 limit on individual political donations and suggested this limit should decrease over time. However, he is not backing this cap in the upcoming elections bill debate, causing criticism from campaigners and some Labour members who want stricter donation rules.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham proposed a £500,000 cap on individual political donations in May.
- He suggested reducing this cap gradually over time.
- Labour MP Stella Creasy put forward a plan to limit donations to £500,000, dropping to £100,000 after one year unless changed by ministers.
- The upcoming elections bill will reduce the voting age to 16 and limit donations from British citizens living abroad but will not cap domestic donations.
- Campaigners accuse Burnham of reversing his position and abandoning the donation cap.
- Some trade unions oppose the cap, fearing it could reduce their donations to Labour.
- Groups like Transparency International and Greenpeace support a low, strict limit on political donations.
- Burnham’s aides say he is prioritizing current manifesto goals but might consider donation caps in the future.
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