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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Kiran Stacey Policy editor

Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors

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Labour MPs have urged Andy Burnham to strengthen ‘timid’ elections bill with amendments. Photograph: Richard Pohle/AFP/Getty

Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded.

The prime minister has decided not to back amendments to the elections bill, which would cap the amount a person or an organisation can give in a single donation, according to government sources.

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