Update: Party for sale’? Reform’s £72m donation causes backlash – podcast

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There’s been a huge backlash against Reform UK following the party received £72m from two crypto billionaires over the weekend. The report also notes that Paul Nowak, the TUC leader, stated the money indicated democracy was ‘in crisis’. Labour is pushing for tighter restrictions on political donations which could be retrospective, but Reform is confident this is expected to not affect its new war chest. How much does this money change the political landscape? And with Labour receiving millions from unions, is expected to its new rules backfire? Please keep sending your comments and questions to [email protected] . Please follow and subscribe to the Politics Weekly YouTube channel here

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