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Labour Outpaces Conservatives in Campaign Donations

Labour's £4.4m surpasses Tory's £290,000 in the second week, signaling shifting donor support

  • Labour received significant donations from business leaders, including £2.5m from David Sainsbury.
  • Conservative fundraising fell dramatically compared to previous campaigns, raising less than £900,000 in two weeks.
  • Reform UK and Liberal Democrats also outperformed Conservatives in donations, raising £742,000 and £335,000 respectively.
  • Financial support for the Conservatives has waned as Rishi Sunak's campaign struggles in the polls.
  • The fundraising disparity highlights a potential shift in business and public support towards Labour.
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