Tories and Labour remain united in self interest over party
funding  Talks have apparently collapsed ending any hope of a
deal on party political funding, meaning that Lord Ashcroft (the
former Belize ambassador ???) will remain the Tories major
supplier of Tories funds and the unions will continue to
bankroll Labour.  What the collapse in the talks shows us is
that labour and the Tories cannot put heir own interests aside
in an effort to wipe the slate clean on party funding and get
people believing that individuals make a difference in politics.
As it is, the message the Tories are putting out is that
millionaire individuals count as being more important than the
man in the street as it will but you influence and position
within the Tory part. Whilst Labour are little better.  I
suppose it was too much to ask for the Labour and Conservatives
might think about improving the image and status of politicians
and political parties by coming to an agreement. But yes, it was
too much to ask for.  1 comment:  Iain