Part of Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses and Exclusions) Regulations 2024 - Motion to Approve – in the House of Lords at 7:45 pm on 19 March 2024.
The Minister has used the phrase “level playing field” several times. Does she think that there ought to be something about a financial level playing field in political campaigns if we are to regain the trust of the public? If one party is able to raise such large sums—much larger than the others—then the playing field is tipped heavily in one direction.