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Change the law regarding additional funding availability in Referendums.
Closed
844 signatures
What the petition asks
The cap for spending in official referendum campaigns is the same for both sides.
If one side has a Lead Campaigner it is possible to have additional funding.
This is unfair & legislation should be changed so that additional funding is only available if both sides have a Lead Campaigner
If one side has a Lead Campaigner it is possible to have additional funding.
This is unfair & legislation should be changed so that additional funding is only available if both sides have a Lead Campaigner
At some point in this Parliament the EU Referendum will be held.
Under the Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act, the cap for funding in the official campaign is the same for both sides.
However, as the law currently stands, it is possible for a side with a Lead Campaigner to have additional funding.
This is allowed even if the opposing side does not have a Lead Campaigner
PPERA should be changed so that additional funding is only available if both sides have a Lead Campaigner.
Under the Political Parties Elections and Referendums Act, the cap for funding in the official campaign is the same for both sides.
However, as the law currently stands, it is possible for a side with a Lead Campaigner to have additional funding.
This is allowed even if the opposing side does not have a Lead Campaigner
PPERA should be changed so that additional funding is only available if both sides have a Lead Campaigner.
Timeline
| 29 Jan 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jul 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
844
Status
Closed
Opened
29 Jan 2016
Closed
29 Jul 2016
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