Property News · June 13, 2015

Want to get involved in party politics? It costs less than you think


The general election has stoked political passions, and left two of the main parties in need of new leaders. Getting involved is easy, but make sure you’re familiar with the pitfallsJoining a political party can cost as little as £1 a year, you don’t have to be a British citizen to do it – or even a resident in most cases – and, with some parties, you can sign up your baby. As Labour and Liberal Democrat supporters prepare to elect leaders, Guardian Money analysed the costs, rights and restrictions of political party membership in the UK, and found some surprising results.Of the six main parties, Labour charges the most – £46.56 for a year’s standard membership – while the Conservative party is one of the cheapest, at a maximum of £25. The Lib Dems’ standard “recommended subscription” is a chunky £70 a year, but the minimum subscription is £12 a year. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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