Summary
Plans to reform political party funding are being drawn up, the Government said last night in the wake of the "donorgate" affair. Justice Secretary Jack Straw said a White Paper on the matter was being prepared. FROM PAGE 7: Ministers announce party funds review as Hain feels the heat:Ministers are preparing a White Paper on reforms to the way parties are funded, Justice Secretary Jack Straw said last night, as the Tories accused Labour of "lawbreaking at the highest level". The Government has been struggling to shake off the scandal of pounds 650,000 given to Labour coffers from property developer David Abrahams, who used third parties to channel the money - a breach of electoral law.
Meanwhile, Welsh Secretary Peter Hain is also under pressure for failing to declare donations to his deputy leadership campaign this summer.See the full content of this document
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Funding Reform
Yesterday the Western Mail revealed an undeclared donation to Mr Hain's campaign arising from a fund-raising dinner hosted by the Welsh Secretary at the Park House Club in ...
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