Lord Alli bankrolls Labour. He has good connections and friends. Since 1998 he’s made 12 speeches in the HoL, so largely absent. He’s there because Blair thanked him for monetary contributions. In my view, this has to stop. His expertise, such as if is, is of no benefit to the Lords or Parliament.
In view of this I’m still of the opinion the state should give some £ to all parties via money to all candidates. We surely don’t want a USA style funding system? This giving to individuals by wealthy donors has to stop but MPs should earn more. All office expenses should be paid up to a limit. We need clarity and to stop one person having so much power. Although he’s a Labour moderate so that might explain why the info keeps coming!