Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors

<p>PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour</p><p>Andy Burnham has dropped his support for capping political donations, causing anger among activists and Labour MPs who have long campaigned for change to the way parties are funded.</p><p>The prime minister has decided not to back amendments to the elections bill, which would cap the amount a person or an organisation can give in a single donation, according to government sources.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/26/burnham-political-donations-influence-elections-bill">Continue reading...</a>