I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK) or if
a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the UK ?
On 18/12/2025 16:51, Jethro_uk wrote:
I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not
possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK) or
if a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the
UK ?
Well, that might stop some UK Trade Unions donating - even if a corporation, it might not make a profit.
On Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:16:50 +0000, Nick Finnigan wrote:
On 18/12/2025 16:51, Jethro_uk wrote:
I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not
possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK) or
if a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the
UK ?
Well, that might stop some UK Trade Unions donating - even if a
corporation, it might not make a profit.
But they are registered to do business in the UK. Otherwise they couldn't claim tax and expenses back.
On 18/12/2025 04:51 pm, Jethro_uk wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not all companies have any Corporation Tax to pay.
And your "UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK)" runs
close to excluding ex-pat citizens ("outside the UK") from voting.
Because they obviously won't have a vote where they live (unless holding
dual citizenship), they would be entirely excluded from democratic participation.
I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK) or if
a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the UK ?
On 18/12/2025 16:51, Jethro_uk wrote:
I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not
possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK) or if
a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the UK ?
-aWell, that might stop some UK Trade Unions donating - even if a corporation, it might not make a profit.
On 18/12/2025 05:16 pm, Nick Finnigan wrote:
On 18/12/2025 16:51, Jethro_uk wrote:
I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.-a-aWell, that might stop some UK Trade Unions donating - even if a
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not
possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK) or if >>> a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the UK ? >>
corporation, it might not make a profit.
What tax do Trade Unions pay? Other than NI and Income Tax on behalf of their own employees, which even the corner sweet shop pays, I mean.
On 19/12/2025 02:37, JNugent wrote:
On 18/12/2025 05:16 pm, Nick Finnigan wrote:-aStamp Duty?
On 18/12/2025 16:51, Jethro_uk wrote:
I see there is to be a look at how political parties are funded.
Without waiting for the conclusions and recommendations, why is it not >>>> possible to simply require all donations to a political party to come
from either a UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK)
or if
a corporate donation from a company that pays corporation tax in the
UK ?
-a-aWell, that might stop some UK Trade Unions donating - even if a
corporation, it might not make a profit.
What tax do Trade Unions pay? Other than NI and Income Tax on behalf
of their own employees, which even the corner sweet shop pays, I mean.
Company number 00969191 is 'Unite the Union Trustee Company Limited',
even if dormant, so could have paid corporation tax.
On 19/12/2025 10:11 am, Jethro_uk wrote:
On Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:33:57 +0000, JNugent wrote:
On 18/12/2025 04:51 pm, Jethro_uk wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not all companies have any Corporation Tax to pay.
And your "UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK)" runs
close to excluding ex-pat citizens ("outside the UK") from voting.
Because they obviously won't have a vote where they live (unless holding >>> dual citizenship), they would be entirely excluded from democratic
participation.
I don;t think that is the gotcha you advance. It just raises the very
real question about whether non UK taxpaying citizens abroad should have
a vote at all. After all, it's not a given. Non resident UK citizens were
not allowed a vore in the EU Referendum.
Why do you say "non-taxpaying"?
How do, or could, you know that?
Would someone who retires to Spain be able not to pay UK taxes on their
state pension and any occupational or private pension?
Would the responsible officer at the local authority be responsible for,--
or even able to make, a check on the voter's personal tax position? Not
only income tax but also tax on and in respect of UK property?
My subject header was broad, and my post suggested a possible resolution.
They may be others.
It's so easy to suggest causing disadvantage to others, isn't it?
"JNugent" <JNugent73@mail.com> wrote:
Jethro_uk wrote:
JNugent wrote:
Jethro_uk wrote:
[quoted text muted]
Not all companies have any Corporation Tax to pay.
And your "UK voter (that is someone eligible to vote in the UK)" runs
close to excluding ex-pat citizens ("outside the UK") from voting.
Because they obviously won't have a vote where they live (unless holding >>>> dual citizenship), they would be entirely excluded from democratic
participation.
I don;t think that is the gotcha you advance. It just raises the very
real question about whether non UK taxpaying citizens abroad should have >>> a vote at all. After all, it's not a given. Non resident UK citizens were >>> not allowed a vore in the EU Referendum.
Why do you say "non-taxpaying"?
How do, or could, you know that?
Would someone who retires to Spain be able not to pay UK taxes on their
state pension and any occupational or private pension?
You seem to be thinking of US citizens!
Would the responsible officer at the local authority be responsible for,
or even able to make, a check on the voter's personal tax position? Not
only income tax but also tax on and in respect of UK property?
My subject header was broad, and my post suggested a possible resolution. >>> They may be others.
It's so easy to suggest causing disadvantage to others, isn't it?
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