We know that political parties are in the red and we know that they waste money. These are some of the other things we know…
- Only 25% of voters support greater state funding of political parties but all three of the main political leaders are open to greater state funding…
- 81% of Tory members oppose state funding but David Cameron and Tony Blair have had private talks to potentially release millions of taxpayers’ pounds into the coffers of their parties…
- State funding has corrupted European politics but we are considering it for Britain…
What can we do to oppose state funding? Please use the thread below to suggest ideas (and objections) and, in particular, suggestions for a Chameleon Army-style campaign we might be able to run against the emerging consensus at Westminster…
The TaxPayers’ Alliance has an excellent post offering five reasons for opposing taxpayer-funded political parties. Also see this on Guido Fawkes.
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