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Ms Kuenssberg, 45, is to leave her role as the BBCs political editor, the corporation has confirmed. It is a time for self-discipline to establish that routine, but I havent got there yet. My source says: HM cut the marzipan blocks and shared it with her staff.. Complain about this comment (Comment number 15). Politics. Sounds familiar doesn't it? Thanks for reading it. Quick-tempered comedian John Cleese, 76, savages Labour MP Karl Turner, 45, on social media. Donald Trumps son-in-law, who has been informally advising the business mogul, has contributed more than $100,000 to Democratic campaigns and committees over two decades. Reporters from Bloomberg's Washington, D.C. bureau are prominently featured as they offer analysis of policy and legal issues. Complain about this comment (Comment number 46), 35 @ 40I know you're very concerned about the Family Courts - not something I know much about - perhaps we can discuss some timeand I do agree with you about not suppressing debate, but that's not the issue here - the issue is a political party, running for office, which has a Whites Only membership policy - that's both wrong and (I believe) illegal, but let's see what the verdict is - any case, if confirmed illegal, they'll just change it and carry onyour comparison with the SNP and PC, I don't follow - they don't have, say, a Scots or Welsh only membership policy, do they? After working in the UK and overseas with Coats Patons/Coats Viyella and subsequently Dawson International, Nick Kuenssberg began a Complain about this comment (Comment number 23), Political donations are given for simple reasons - to apply influence for vested interests, buy favours and encourage the granting of honours. I would expect it would take weeks - he will have to listen to the public's opinion and make a non-commital statement tied in to that!Mindless dribble doesn't write itself - that is what speech writers are for. Complain about this comment (Comment number 44). A Ku Klux Klan newspaper has declared support for Donald Trump's Republican run for U.S. president, saying America became great because it was a white, In fact, the figures just published by the Electoral Commission show that donations given between April and June this year were the fourth highest ever in any quarter. New Labour would be in serious problem if you weren't on the allocation panel!But seriously the main problem with state funding is that tax payers would basically have to pay money to fund parties such as the BNP (like it or not they are a legal political party). Wonder how many of their members know that? Politics. Although Keunssberg has got so much previous it seems shes untouchable! But it's not finished - far", "Thank you for reading my blog. Under investigation by the Charity Commission for his part in the collapse of Kids Company, of which he was chairman, ex-BBC executive Alan Yentob has set up his own production company to sell programmes to the broadcaster. You can take a look at the figures here. She was also honoured as the Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards the same year. Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and Robert Menendez (D., N.J.), both of whom were members of the so-called Gang of Eight pushing for congressional legislation on immigration reform in 2013. But he sucked up enormous amounts of cash to support his election. Update, 13:16: The money men(and woman). In one-on-one interviews, Rubenstein will learn investing strategies and tactics from some of the world's top wealth creators. Kuenssberg has conducted interviews with a string of high-profile political figures, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his former aide Dominic Cummings. Joining #BBCLauraK this weekend: Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy SNP leadership contender Humza Yousaf bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00. I save hours in travel (even a meeting in the RCS requires a full hours travel) and there is undoubtedly more discretionary time. The Royal Society of Edinburgh 2021, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ, +44 131 240 5000 | [emailprotected] | Sign up to our mailing list, Cookie Policy | Privacy Policy | Scottish Charity No. - anyone can join, is that not the case?no, the BNP case is unique and should be judged on its own merits - political party, running for office, whites only membership - legal or not? BBC director-general Tim Davie said: "Laura has been an outstanding BBC political editor throughout the most turbulent political times in living memory. WebSee Nick Kuenssberg's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. well let's see:all parties to be either state funded (SF) parties or (PD) private donation parties - can't be both - the 2 main parties (Lab/Clown) to be compulsorily SF parties (so no donations) - each to get the same amount, let's say 100 per annum to go up or down each year with the RPIso that's themthe LibDems have the choice to be an SF or a PD party - if SF, they receive half what the Big Two get - so 50 per annum - that will be more than they could get in donations, so they'll no doubt opt for SF statusleaves the little parties - UKIP, Greens, BNP, CTP and the like - but we can take the BNP out of the equation since a Whites Only membership policy will render them unsuitable to receive funds either privately or from the state - they'll have to fight on an empty stomach, I'm afraidthe remaining 3 (UKIP, Greens, CTP) and indeed any others (those with an Irish/Scottish/Welsh flavour, for example) earn the choice to be SF or PD to be like the LibDems, in other words on achieving EITHER one of 50,000 members or 5 MPs - having got there, and if they opt for SF status, they receive funds pro rata with the LibDems - doing the pro rata calculation either on members or seats, whichever is the "triggering parameter" - thus, for example, if the CTP break through with 10 seats, and the LibDems have 40 seats, then they (the CTP, I mean) will get one quarter of the LibDems funding 12.5 per annum - or, of course, they could opt to stay PD if they thought they could raise more money that way (unlikely, even for them) - but again, just to emphasise, each party is one or the other - no party gets BOTH state funding AND private donationsfinal point to note is that to prevent too much influence being exerted on the PD parties by a single (or married, for that matter) rich individual, we'll be capping individual donations at a suitably small amount - and that applies to organisations (e.g. Despite saying in July 2007 "Regional assemblies will be axed" the Regional Assembies are still alive and meddling!and far from being axed from 2010 they will be going under the title of Regional Development Agencies, Complain about this comment (Comment number 32). Very informative. Renowned financier, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group, and philanthropist David Rubenstein provides unparalleled access to the world's most successful investors. ", She added: "I'll miss the daily drama, and our wonderful team in Westminster, immensely. Her father was a director of Coats, a company who operated an illegal cartel and engaged in price-fixing, attracting a 110 million fine. 5.Hah, Saga, you were doing so well - then "well, nothing for the conservatives, then"They're all as bad as each other. 2023 BBC. (hey, but many congratulations for not rolling out the old chestnut false/facile comparison with the BPOA), Complain about this comment (Comment number 47), Saga you cant discriminate against someone whose views you don't like. | Jaffer's blog, Theresa Mays preventing tourism is NOT her first tongue-slip of campaign | The SKWAWKBOX, The SKWAWKBOX in the news | The SKWAWKBOX, Tweeter: Ill only vote Corbyn if he wears a silly hat. 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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a company limited by guarantee Reg No. She comes from a family of power - her dad, Nick Kuenssberg OBE, worked for British thread manufacturers the Coats Group. We'll be looking out for any interesting names - more later. Maybe thats why some of them arent as big as others, in terms of either membership or the political impact they have, or the number of seats.If we reduce the number of seats, allow them the same amount of funding regardless of size, then surely then it comes down to the strength of their political argument and their political convictions rather than the glitzyness of their party political broadcasts or thier advertising on posters and in broadsheets, etc?If the BNP constitution was really illegal, then they would have been shut down by now. Please consider upgrading your browser software or enabling style sheets (CSS) if you are able to do so. WebDaily Politics was a BBC Television programme which aired between 6 January, 2003 and 24 July, 2018, presented by Andrew Neil and Jo Coburn. Sorry for the confusion. She also previously held senior roles at ITV News and BBC Two's Newsnight. 30 MPs/others facing prosecution for #Toryelectoral fraud. LauraSorry I do not see the link between the expenses that are paid out of the public pot and donations from individuals that go to party coffers. Politics. Complain about this comment (Comment number 25). The difficulties for our staff, distinguishing between full-time and part-time, are unimaginable. Hence all the lying, the duplicity, the broken promises. The limit on donations should be further capped, so that no party is beholden to its donors.Better still if we cap the number of MP's [less than half the present amount], reduce the Lords to a small legislative chamber, then capped the expenditure on election campaigns the parties would not need that much money in the first place.We might actually get some debate on real issues rather than the usual ad man's drivel at election time. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What shall we call a blog written by someone called Betsan? Complain about this comment (Comment number 60). (Podcast). No: SCO15855 2023 | Web design by Parachute, Wallace Studios, 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR. Israel to Provide Rapid Aid to Turkey After Deadly Earthquake. I wonder when Gordon Brown will be making a statement about the demise of Big Brother? BBC 2014 The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. any one fueling the funds of political parties have an agenda and want their way.the british party system has been manipulated beyond what could be called honest political working and in my opinion should be removed and governments formed from fairly elected mp's.but sadly i seem to be in the minority at the moment. Why do you think they've been happy to accept money from Nigel Doughty and Ronnie Cohen? Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Want to help Labour campaign? Trump has pledged to build a wall at the southern border with Mexico and expel the estimated 11 million immigrants currently living illegally in the United States. It has now moved to a new home, with a fresh format. To support the SKWAWKBOX and raise awareness of the independent Left media, visit our store for T-shirts, hoodies and more. WebLaura Kuenssberg was born in Italy in 1976 to Sally Kuenssberg CBE and Scottish businessman Nick Kuenssberg OBE.Talking on her BBC podcast, she said: "It's nice to play mum sometimes.Her paternal grandfather was the German-born founder and president of the Royal College of General Practitioners, Dr Ekkehard von Kuenssberg. They call for the sacking of biased Kuenssberg, 39, although her father, Scots businessman Nick Kuenssberg, OBE, was a party donor and shes even-handed. 39#how is it justified Saga, you seem to be quite happy for Hattie's brand of positive discrimination and tokenism - discrimination is discrimination, after all..Also, how is it that the two main existing parties in your plan get a bigger percentage of the state funding than the other players? We can't have parity when Labour are in charge can we!? I feel for RCS staff and students. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Now, as shes rumoured to be preparing to step down from the role, Sean OGrady considers the runners and riders to replace her as BBC political editor. Laura, I make no reference to the particular donors you mention and I have no wish to cast any doubt on their noble intentions. A Trump campaign spokesperson confirmed to Reuters that Kushner had a hand in Trumps meeting with Sessions and other Republican lawmakers last month. The staff are working their socks off to mitigate these complexities, but nobody could have prepared for the problems created as a consequence of the C-19 lockdown. What a fantastically corrupt organisation Labour is. 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