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Wed, December 18, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 18th 2024 ] - The Independent
Musk and Farage have handed Starmer a golden chance to clean up political murky money
[ Wed, Dec 18th 2024 ] - The Independent
Trump claims Liz Cheney 'could be in a lot of tro .. an 6 probe and makes ex-NFL star ambassador: Live
Tue, December 17, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 17th 2024 ] - The Independent
Justin Trudeau and the downsides of being the handsome poster boy for liberal 'goodness'
Mon, December 16, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 16th 2024 ] - The Independent
Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes will put 125,000 jobs at risk, chancellor warned
Sun, December 15, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 15th 2024 ] - The Independent
Keir Starmer is behaving like a civil servant, not a prime minister, and it's a disaster
Sat, December 14, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - The Independent
Trump to attend Army-Navy game with key allies an .. picks as he vows to scrap daylight savings: Live
[ Sat, Dec 14th 2024 ] - The Independent
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Fri, December 13, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 13th 2024 ] - The Independent
Survivors 'let down' by Government as it rejects proposals to ban deepfake abuse
Thu, December 12, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ] - The Independent
White House sees 'no evidence' of threat from dro .. d says 'many' sightings were of 'manned aircraft'
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ] - The Independent
Missouri introduces 'Donald Trump' bill that make .. legal for people with felonies to run for office
[ Thu, Dec 12th 2024 ] - The Independent
Angela Rayner forces councils to surrender green belt with immediate new housing targets
Wed, December 11, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
FBI director Christopher Wray will resign ahead of Trump's plan to replace him with Kash Patel
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Trump's ambassador to Greece, .. alled Greeks 'freeloaders' who should be punished
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
North Korea breaks silence on South Korean martial law crisis
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
New Budget blow to Rachel Reeves as disability charity says it may be forced to scrap key services
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
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[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
Trump set to be named Time's 'Person of the Year' with 40 days to inauguration: Live
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
Nigerian government hits out at Kemi Badenoch after she criticised country
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Independent
M?ori tribes make rare plea to King Charles for intervention in New Zealand politics
Tue, December 10, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - The Independent
Teachers 'reluctant to use AI for pupil learning and assessment'
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - The Independent
Rachel Reeves warns ministers of cuts as 'every pound' of government spending to face review
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ] - The Independent
Reeves warns ministers of cuts as 'every pound' of government spending to face review
Mon, December 9, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ] - The Independent
Trump's controversial nominees Patel, Gabbard and .. apitol Hill in attempt to win over senators: Live
Sun, December 8, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ] - The Independent
Why Rayner's bricks and mortar is more important .. Reeves's economic growth in building for victory
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Sat, December 7, 2024
[ Sat, Dec 07th 2024 ] - The Independent
Trump returns to world stage as he joins Zelensky and Prince William at Notre Dame reopening: Live
Fri, December 6, 2024
[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Independent
Starmer pledges 'golden era of building' as he takes aim at environmental regulations
[ Fri, Dec 06th 2024 ] - The Independent
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Musk and Farage have handed Starmer a golden chance to clean up political murky money


Published on 2024-12-18 10:40:39 - The Independent
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  • It's in the Labour Party's interest to have a cap on individual donations, otherwise Musk's attempt to buy votes could put Reform in the running for the next election, writes Andrew Grice

The article from The Independent discusses the political landscape in the UK, focusing on the influence of controversial figures like Elon Musk and Nigel Farage. It highlights how Reform UK, a right-wing populist party, has been receiving donations from wealthy individuals, including a notable donation from Jeremy Hosking, a former Tory donor. The piece critiques the Labour Party's leader, Keir Starmer, for his perceived lack of charisma and policy innovation, suggesting that his strategy seems to be merely waiting for the Conservative Party to falter. It also touches on the broader implications of these financial contributions, questioning the motives behind such donations and their potential to sway political outcomes. The article suggests that while Labour might be the likely winner in the next election due to Conservative missteps, the presence of figures like Farage and the financial backing of parties like Reform UK could still significantly impact the political discourse and voter sentiment.

Read the Full The Independent Article at:
[ https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/musk-farage-starmer-donations-reform-uk-b2666428.html ]
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