The Review of the Funding of Political Parties: An Interim Assessment

ISBN-10
0117037184
ISBN-13
9780117037182
Category
Political Science
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Stationery Office/Tso
Authors
Review of the Funding of Political Parties, Hayden Phillips, Great Britain. Review of the Funding of Political Parties

Description

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 disenchantment with party politics and politicians, but it goes on to state that a healthy democracy needs healthy political parties, and that there is now an opportunity to address this problem and help restore confidence in the public service ethic of political parties through sustainable reform. The report considers four key issues for party financing, with the objective of stimulating public debate on this complex issue, relating to: i) the current system of party funding and regulation; ii) limiting spending; iii) limiting donations; and iv) greater levels of public funding. A final report with proposals is due to be published in December 2006, following analysis of responses to this interim assessment. Responses should be received by 20 November 2006, emailed to: [email protected] or sent to: The Review of the Funding of Political Parties, 5th Floor, Steel House, 11 Tothill Street, London SW1H 9LJ. Further information on the Review can be found at http://www.partyfundingreview.gov.uk

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