Feb 25. There is no obvious or straightforward answer for employers but there is one thing they all need to address and that is the mental health of the workforce. ', The Queen stung Germanys President Joachim Gauck publicly during a state visit there last year when, after he presented a portrait of HM as a child, she inquired sharply: Whos that supposed to be? Embarrassed Gauck said: Perhaps youll prefer the marzipan another of his gifts. Ms Kuenssberg was already found guilty by the BBC Trust of bias last year over a mis-portrayed interview with Labour Jeremy Corbyn. Certainly for the time being.I can never see labour going with that idea seeing as they rely on big donations from a few unions.I see you didn't name the unions involved which I can understand because there must be many of their members who have no intention of voting for the labour party next time around. Complain about this comment (Comment number 23), Political donations are given for simple reasons - to apply influence for vested interests, buy favours and encourage the granting of honours. Thanks for reading it. Her father was a director of Coats, a company who operated an illegal cartel and engaged in price-fixing, attracting a 110 million fine. Politics has always been a mucky business of compromise and influence and we do, and should, strive to limit the influence that money can buy and let the occasional political principle shine through. Also how would state funding be decided? There's also more than 300,000 from IPGL, a financial services business chaired by Michael Spencer, the treasurer of the Conservative party. The only possible reason would be if it damaged a political party so much that they would not get voted in again. In any case, it is an idea doomed to failure, because the only way it could be fairly implemented is if parties like the BNP got public funding and THAT ain't going to happen. Trump has himself contributed to Democratic committees in the past, including committees associated with Clinton, Menendez, Schumer, and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D., Nev.). any one fueling the funds of political parties have an agenda and want their way.the british party system has been manipulated beyond what could be called honest political working and in my opinion should be removed and governments formed from fairly elected mp's.but sadly i seem to be in the minority at the moment. Laura, I make no reference to the particular donors you mention and I have no wish to cast any doubt on their noble intentions. BBC: Come on TV! #GE17 | The SKWAWKBOX, Exclusive: You cant stand for Labour you blew whistle to protect women, Akehurst-led panel tells Cohen, Selection AND executive committees of Broxtowe Labour resign over candidate stitch-up (yet another one), Jewish pensioners who recorded right-wing staffer push back on Panorama smear, Appalling Reeves tweet ratioed and shredded, Labour crops out union figures from Starmer PR photo. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. It depends on their current popularity as to how much (SF) money they get? Jewish groups were once again forced to denounce yet another attention-seeking Republican attempting to use the genocide of millions of Jews and other He was also Chairman of ScotlandIS, Scottish Networks International, Scotland the Brand, Institute of Directors Scotland and Social Investment Scotland, and has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde and an Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow. The BNP may have a small foothold in places, but they will always be on the fringes much like the Greens. 39#how is it justified Saga, you seem to be quite happy for Hattie's brand of positive discrimination and tokenism - discrimination is discrimination, after all..Also, how is it that the two main existing parties in your plan get a bigger percentage of the state funding than the other players? After working in the UK and overseas with Coats Patons/Coats Viyella and subsequently Dawson International, Nick Kuenssberg began a portfolio career in 1996. well let's see:all parties to be either state funded (SF) parties or (PD) private donation parties - can't be both - the 2 main parties (Lab/Clown) to be compulsorily SF parties (so no donations) - each to get the same amount, let's say 100 per annum to go up or down each year with the RPIso that's themthe LibDems have the choice to be an SF or a PD party - if SF, they receive half what the Big Two get - so 50 per annum - that will be more than they could get in donations, so they'll no doubt opt for SF statusleaves the little parties - UKIP, Greens, BNP, CTP and the like - but we can take the BNP out of the equation since a Whites Only membership policy will render them unsuitable to receive funds either privately or from the state - they'll have to fight on an empty stomach, I'm afraidthe remaining 3 (UKIP, Greens, CTP) and indeed any others (those with an Irish/Scottish/Welsh flavour, for example) earn the choice to be SF or PD to be like the LibDems, in other words on achieving EITHER one of 50,000 members or 5 MPs - having got there, and if they opt for SF status, they receive funds pro rata with the LibDems - doing the pro rata calculation either on members or seats, whichever is the "triggering parameter" - thus, for example, if the CTP break through with 10 seats, and the LibDems have 40 seats, then they (the CTP, I mean) will get one quarter of the LibDems funding 12.5 per annum - or, of course, they could opt to stay PD if they thought they could raise more money that way (unlikely, even for them) - but again, just to emphasise, each party is one or the other - no party gets BOTH state funding AND private donationsfinal point to note is that to prevent too much influence being exerted on the PD parties by a single (or married, for that matter) rich individual, we'll be capping individual donations at a suitably small amount - and that applies to organisations (e.g. The corporation backed its political editor again over complaints she had tweeted in defence of Dominic Cummings, after news broke he had driven from London to Durham during lockdown. And therefore were acting in the interests of another political party ie New labour that also does not want the family courts looked into either, for fear of the political repercusions of the findings that they would be held to account forGiven that Ms HH gave quite open support for this investigation.what about the SNP and Pylaid Cymri then too. #47 Family Courts , lets have the discussin then its a very hot topical issue, I'll have the debate with anyone come on Luara lets have a blog please as it the 20 aniversary of the children act this year. Read about our approach to external linking. This range of expertise within the Fellowship places us in a unique position to provide an informed, interdisciplinary response to issues facing Scotland and internationally. If I want to make a donation I will (currently I don't or have an intention of doing) but it is my choice and inevitably it will be to get someone elected who I support and therefore will deliver most benefit. I would not put it past some MPs to claim some of the donations as expenses.A lot of these non cash donations are described as flights, office rents, printing and publishing. They are clear about the need for impartiality: There appears to be little sign so far of any respect for, let alone adherence to, these guidelines. Why do you think they've been happy to accept money from Nigel Doughty and Ronnie Cohen? Israel to Provide Rapid Aid to Turkey After Deadly Earthquake. Would Bernie Ecclestone have donated to labour if this had been in the public arena before the changes in tobacco sponsorship laws were announced. Labour Party members of the so-called troglodyte tendency booed and hissed as the BBCs political editor Laura Kuenssberg attempted politely to question their leader Jeremy Corbyn after his pro-EU speech. The donations should be anonymous but the running totals published weekly for everyone to see. But their donations from the private sector are dwarfed by contributions from their union supporters - their top five donors were all unions, giving nearly 3m between them. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Visit my", "It was an inspired conversation. Yet the derided painting was displayed at Buckingham Palace this week for Gaucks visit. 25). 3 anti-Corbynites on the balanced panel of the Sunday Politics yesterday, left that well known socialist Andrew Neil to defend Labourpathetic! Donors should spend money to defend Republicans who uphold their oaths and fund primary candidates or third-party conservatives to run against seditionist Eskamani called Petris The Gathering a Christofascist organization and noted that Garcia gave DeSantis $50,000 in political contributions last year. Complain about this comment (Comment number 44). Joanna Lumley, 70 advises politically correct bores who object online to her smoking and drinking in her new Absolutely Fabulous film: B******s if you dont like it. It ranks as high as giving people expenses rather than a standard rate of pay per political position/grade.A modern polity would have these things sorted out, including the upper house, the reformation of which ran into some invisible buffers.It is embarrassing to see this nonsense going on, and the main actors in the drama act as if none of us can see what is happening, cheerfully smiling and waving their way past the press on their way into the office. BBC director-general Tim Davie said: "Laura has been an outstanding BBC political editor throughout the most turbulent political times in living memory. Between them they gave nearly half a million pounds. If DeSantis actually wants to end the corporate kingdom, then he should support policies like HB769/SB1144 that close corporate tax loopholes that companies like Disney exploit. Update, 13:16: The money men(and woman). intellij window not showing It's been an honour and an amazing ride - more to come in 2022! Marita Vlachou. Pity its the way the world works. Kushner has also contributed to the campaigns of Democratic lawmakers who cheered Obama for granting temporary legal status to millions of illegal immigrants in November 2014, an executive action that has been put on hold pending a ruling from the Supreme Court. #30 sagamixlet's say 100 per annum100 what? Complain about this comment (Comment number 26). NNNNNOOOOOOOOO! Sadly I can't comment on one of the biggest labour donors who's not mentioned in that link/list who gave their money before that list's date relates to, because whenever I do my entry gets removed.Bet the same thing wouldn't happen if I mentioned tory donors though.Some things are simply not up for debate on the beeb, despite them being matters of fact and public record.Just spin the "tory toff" line I guess, and ignore/ban the labour angle completely, eh, aunty, and hope that the labour vote doesn't crumble to zero. Complain about this comment (Comment number 30). Kuenssberg has conducted interviews with a string of high-profile political figures, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his former aide Dominic Cummings. You can take a look at the figures here. Here are top 50 marginals where youre needed. In one-on-one interviews, Rubenstein will learn investing strategies and tactics from some of the world's top wealth creators. Laura Kuenssberg | 12:31 UK time, Wednesday, 26 August 2009. Surely every party should be allowed the same amount of funding? The limit on donations should be further capped, so that no party is beholden to its donors.Better still if we cap the number of MP's [less than half the present amount], reduce the Lords to a small legislative chamber, then capped the expenditure on election campaigns the parties would not need that much money in the first place.We might actually get some debate on real issues rather than the usual ad man's drivel at election time. Complain about this comment (Comment number 12). Time alone will tell as, without the external pressures of what was the normal programme, there is a curious lack of shape to each day with no distinction between weekdays and the weekend. Sounds familiar doesn't it? catchy name @ 42 oh yeah, you try joining the black police officers association er, that's a "political party running for office" is it? (you were unelectable anyway) I don't want state funding for political parties and I don't want PR either as this discriminates against independents.A fair and level playing field - one where the best person wins, not the richest or best connected. Odd how in a down economy the bankers are doing very well. No: SCO15855 2023 | Web design by Parachute, Wallace Studios, 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR. Kuenssberg, the BBCs political editor, faced calls for her sacking after she shared the identity of a father and Labour activist who confronted Boris Johnson over NHS staff shortages. Webnick kuenssberg daughter 14:47 FAZIL SAY-ECE DAISTAN FT BOANDI! While you will be able to view the content of this page in your current browser, you will not be able to get the full visual experience. Complain about this comment (Comment number 25). Laura Kuenssberg has earned a huge amount of money throughout her career as a political editor for BBC News. If you found this information helpful and can afford to, please doclick here to arrange a one-off or modest monthly donation via PayPal. Money sure does buy a lot of influence. Kuenssberg stepped down as political editor on 6 May 2022, after reporting on the This tweet from Emily Maitlis was as bad as Kuenssbergs, or perhaps even worse: These are just a couple of example, although very clear ones. 4703 (Scotland) and a charity registered in Scotland. I thought I'd give it a go and see what happens, but I'd be very surprised if this gets through the BBC/Labour Ministry of Truth censor.Seeing as we're mentioning tory donors, how about mentioning a labour donor, namely Alan Sugar, who's given the labour party over a million pounds.He was also given some very large government contracts under labour, and was also given a peerage.No connection there obviously. Marita Vlachou. Think theyre following them? force us to pay off their overdrafts). FACT CHECK: Is Tom Brady's New Girlfriend Jewish? "Poprishchin wrote:I wonder when Gordon Brown will be making a statement about the demise of Big Brother? She was also honoured as the Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards the same year. The Royal Society of Edinburgh recognises, supports and mobilises expertise from across academia, business and public service for the benefit of Scotland and the wider world. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. "I've been so lucky to do the best daily reporting job in the business, with the best colleagues anyone could wish for," said Kuenssberg in a statement. In which case small parties would never be able to establish themselves and compete. As of today, it is moving to a new", "Things are changing. Why do they care that MPs have been "enjoying" public money? Reporters from Bloomberg's Washington, D.C. bureau are prominently featured as they offer analysis of policy and legal issues. Others giving large amounts of money to the Conservatives - Michael Hintze and Michael Farmer for instance - have both made money from hedge funds. Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Robert Menendez (D., N.J.), both of whom were members of the so-called In 2019, the BBC defended her after she identified the father who confronted Boris Johnson during a visit to a hospital. The show examines all aspects of the legal profession, from intellectual property to criminal law, from bankruptcy to securities law, drawing on the deep research tools of BloombergLaw.com and BloombergBNA.com. At 6:24pm on 26 Aug 2009, oldreactionary wrote:Is it me, or is it a sad reflection upon our society that those parties that spend the most cash have the best chance of getting in.Just as Obama managed to achieve in the USA. We'll be looking out for any interesting names - more later. "The presidents plan will greatly help law enforcement focus on felons and threats to our country, and pull individuals out of the shadows, not to grant them amnesty, but allow them to pay taxes and start on a path towards lawful immigration.". Complain about this comment (Comment number 6), What is fascinating is the significant increase in Public Funding of political parties. BBCs political editor Laura Kuenssberg has become the news focus herself today after she pointed her 1.1 million Twitter users to the account of a man who had earlier confronted Boris Johnson.Also sharing that he was a labour activist, she has been accused of encouraging online trolls to attack the man with many implying that her This group views Islam per se as a danger to the West. The lone Republican recipient of Kushners money was former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Kuenssberg has occasionally been booed covering party conferences. 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