Proceeding contribution from Gavin Strang (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 October 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Political Parties and Elections Bill.
Political Parties and Elections Bill
That is the right hon. Gentleman's view. He is jumping from the collective overall sum to the individual. I agree with him that there is a distinction between an affiliation fee and a donation. There is no way that we in the Labour party can be expected to treat an affiliation fee as a donation. It is not just about individuals; it is about policy. As a result of paying that money as an affiliation fee, the trade unions help us to develop our policy. I am happy and proud of that. The trade unions organise workers who create the wealth of this country. I am proud of the role played by the working class of this country, if I may use that phrase, and by the trade unions along with them.
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- Proceeding contribution
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- 481 c69-70
- Session
- 2007-08
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Disclosure of information Constituencies Candidates Absent voting Allowances Committee on Standards in Public Life Fraud Finance Elections Donors Expenditure Electoral Commission Electoral register Gifts and endowments Powers of entry Powers Public appointments Members Political parties Political activities Overseas residence Standards Voting methods Regulation Trade unions Official gifts Stop notices
- Legislation
- Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
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