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%Start There was a nasty surprise for Labour in the Queen&#39;s speech indy100 indy100 Indy100 logoNewsletter sign upRegister/Sign inTop 100NewsViralPoliticsCelebritiesScience &amp; TechVideoWishlistWishlistBooksFashion &amp; BeautyFood &amp; DrinkHome &amp; GardenKidsSports &amp; FitnessTechTravel &amp; OutdoorsMoreScience &amp; techVideoConversationsSportIdentitiesLifestyleShowbizTVSearchxNews <h1> There was a nasty surprise for Labour in the Queen&#39 s speech </h1>Oliver WrightNigel MorrisMay 28, 2015 David Cameron has been accused of using the Tories’ first majority in 17 years to launch a “shamelessly partisan” attack on Labour funding that could deprive the party of millions of pounds in donations. Under plans unveiled in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech the Government said it would legislate to force all trade union members actively to consent to their subscriptions being used for political purposes. The move, if passed, is widely expected to result in a sharp fall in union donations to Labour which over the last five years have contributed more than £50m to the party.
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There was a nasty surprise for Labour in the Queen' s speech

Oliver WrightNigel MorrisMay 28, 2015 David Cameron has been accused of using the Tories’ first majority in 17 years to launch a “shamelessly partisan” attack on Labour funding that could deprive the party of millions of pounds in donations. Under plans unveiled in yesterday’s Queen’s Speech the Government said it would legislate to force all trade union members actively to consent to their subscriptions being used for political purposes. The move, if passed, is widely expected to result in a sharp fall in union donations to Labour which over the last five years have contributed more than £50m to the party.
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This represents around half Labour’s income. The plans could also affect the ability of unions to ...
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This represents around half Labour’s income. The plans could also affect the ability of unions to campaign more broadly on political issues and are one of the most contentious aspects of the Tories’ new legislative agenda. Labour reacted with fury to the plans to restrict political donations which senior party members fear could severely hamper their efforts to rebuild following a disastrous election defeat.
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This represents around half Labour’s income. The plans could also affect the ability of unions to campaign more broadly on political issues and are one of the most contentious aspects of the Tories’ new legislative agenda. Labour reacted with fury to the plans to restrict political donations which senior party members fear could severely hamper their efforts to rebuild following a disastrous election defeat.
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A party spokesman pointed out that the Government was doing nothing to tackle large political donations from business and accused Mr Cameron of trying to “rig” the system to favour the Tories. Paul Kenny, general secretary of the GMB, added: “It’s one rule for the Tory slush fund, hedge funds, and another for trade union members.
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A party spokesman pointed out that the Government was doing nothing to tackle large political donations from business and accused Mr Cameron of trying to “rig” the system to favour the Tories. Paul Kenny, general secretary of the GMB, added: “It’s one rule for the Tory slush fund, hedge funds, and another for trade union members.
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“It is not sustainable to allow the elite and companies unfettered and unlimited rights to fund the Tory party while shackling the bodies that have funded the political opposition to them for more than a century.” A Downing Street spokesman said: “At the moment you are supposed to be able to opt out but there is concern that isn’t being spelled out very clearly to new members. There should be a conscious decision of opting in.” More: The Queen&#39;s speech in numbers <h3> US actors Reynolds and McElhenney to be honoured by people of Wales </h3> <h3> How will the next prime minister and Tory leader be chosen </h3> <h3> Ellis-Bextor to get the party started at new show for Edinburgh s Hogmanay </h3> Please log in or register to upvote this article <h2> Top 100 </h2> <h3> Man endures &#39 29 hour flight&#39 with screaming kids for the entire trip </h3>flightplanechildflightOct 12, 2022 <h3> How likely is it that Boris Johnson could be prime minister again </h3>Boris Johnsonboris johnsontory leadership contesttory leadership racetory leaderTory leadershiptory leadershipConservativesconservative partyConservative Partyconservative leadership raceconservativesBoris JohnsonOct 21, 2022 <h3> The Rocky career of Dwayne Johnson </h3>Dwayne Johnsonthe rockblack adamwweDwayne JohnsonOct 21, 2022 <h3> Lorraine Kelly hits out at Madonna&#39 s &#39 boiled egg&#39 face </h3>madonnamadonnalorraine kellygmbshowbizplastic surgeryOct 11, 2022 <h3> Elon Musk is actually selling a &#39 Burnt Hair&#39 fragrance </h3>elon muskthe boring companyperfumeelon muskburnt hairOct 12, 2022 <h3> Jon Stewart slams Arkansas attorney general for her &#39 anti-trans law&#39 </h3>lgbt+transgenderlgbt+jon stewartapple tvarkansasus newsnewsOct 11, 2022 <h3> Just Stop Oil protester praised for &#39 great&#39 explanation of soup stunt </h3>just stop oilvan goghprotestclimate activistsjust stop oilOct 19, 2022 <h3> Couple spark debate for &#39 scandalous&#39 wedding cake topper </h3>wedding caketiktokwedding cakeviralOct 12, 2022 <h3> Love Island star shows extent of how far influencers edit photos </h3>Love IslandOct 11, 2022 <h3> Steven Seagal describes Putin as one of &#39 greatest world leaders&#39 </h3>steven seagalOct 10, 2022 <h3> Lizzo wears empowering shirt after being fat-shamed by Kanye West </h3>lizzoOct 10, 2022 <h3> A lettuce just outlasted Liz Truss&#39 stint as prime minister </h3>Liz TrussOct 20, 2022 <h3> Newsnight guest says &#39 you can&#39 t treat mortgages like prime ministers&#39 </h3>Liz TrussOct 20, 2022 <h3> The best memes about Suella Braverman &#39 departing&#39 as home secretary </h3>suella bravermanOct 19, 2022The Conversation (0)
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“It is not sustainable to allow the elite and companies unfettered and unlimited rights to fund the Tory party while shackling the bodies that have funded the political opposition to them for more than a century.” A Downing Street spokesman said: “At the moment you are supposed to be able to opt out but there is concern that isn’t being spelled out very clearly to new members. There should be a conscious decision of opting in.” More: The Queen's speech in numbers

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