This interim report by Sir Hayden Phillips explores options for reform of the arrangements for the funding of political parties. The review was undertaken in response to a request by the Prime Minister in light of the recent controversy surrounding political party nominations for peerages and allegations that loans were being made to political parties to avoid disclosure under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. The report acknowledges that there is a widespread public...
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