UK political parties have been filling up the coffers in the run up to the election, totalling a whopping £22,660,735 in donations and public funds in 2023 Q4, according to the Electoral Commission. The figures reflect what the parties are saying about when polling day will be…

The Tories swept up £9,785,903, a big drop from Q3, where they raked in £15,758,593, fuelling further confirmation that the election will be after Spring, especially after that damp squib of a budget. That or the Tories are finding it more difficult to cling on to donors…

Meanwhile, Labour collected £8,541,036 in funds, up by a third from last quarter, which include £6,457,256 from donors and £2,083,780 of public funds. While Labour are gearing up for an election, the Tories still seem reluctant to call one anytime soon…