Labour peers table amendment to set up committee to consider changes in how trade unions donate to parties amid funding fearsGovernment plans to change the way unions can donate money to political parties face a challenge in the House of Lords, after it was revealed that the proposals could reduce the Labour party’s income by £6m.
Labour peers have tabled an amendment to the trade union bill that would establish a Lords select committee to examine the proposals to change party funding. The amendment is expected to get backing from the Liberal Democrats.
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Source: theguardian.com