RE: https://mstdn.ca/@alantperry/116069955698226827
Here's an idea that I was unaware of (which is quite possibly more a self-criticism than any judgment of its visibility)... but nonetheless would be an interesting way of introducing state-funding of political parties in the UK.
I've never seen this (actual) process suggested in the UK, but again that may be my own myopia.
One way to counter the influence of money in politics was in place in Canada: partial public funding of political parties. In addition to donation caps, each federal party got $2 per year for each vote cast for it in the previous general election. It encouraged voting - your preferred candidate may lose, but your vote gives the party $2 per year. And it somewhat mitigated the constant fundraising efforts of the parties.
Sadly, this policy was discontinued under Stephen Harper.
