Archive of articles from 2011

Comment: The need for reform to party funding is palpable

Chandu Krishnan: 'The need for urgent changes is palpable.'

British politics' periodic scandals are the result of a system that's open to corruption.

Analysis: An idea out of step with the public mood

Bad time to bring up the idea of state funding?

The report on political party funding can probably be best summed up as 'right idea, wrong time'.

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Analysis: Turkey at new crossroads

An age-old dilemma for Turkey rears its head once again

As Turkish president Abdullah Gul begins a three-day state visit to the UK, the country traditionally at the crossroads between east and west finds itself facing an ancient dilemma once again.

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Comment: Transparent accounts could solve the party funding impasse

Time to knock heads together on party funding reform

It's time to knock heads together to reveal a middle ground on party funding reform.

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Lib Dems: Money plays too big a role in politics

Tim Farron, Liberal Democrat president, comments on the committee on standards in public fife’s report into political party funding

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Sir Christopher: We need political courage for funding reform

Sir Christopher Kelly, chairman of the committee on standards in public life, comments on its report into British political party funding:

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Labour: Tories wouldn’t accept party funding cap

Michael Dugher, shadow Cabinet Office minister, comments on a committee on standards in public life report on the funding of British political parties

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