Politicians greed for what are "undefined" donations to the coffers of Political Parties in the United Kingdom has caused much mirth this week in Westminster.
The Conservatives and the Lib.Dems hastily pocketed a badly worded legacy which could be construed very differently. Was the intention of Joan Edwards to benefit a political party or the Nation ?
She was 79 years old when she gave verbal instructions for her will and she was a frail woman of 91 when she died. Her legal advisors did not serve her how she should have been at her age. The Law Society must certainly draw the attention of its members that as legal experts they are expected to protect all clients from unclear phraseology. Is this not a basic Professional duty ?
Before the Socialists and other parties smirk too quickly about "Political Donations" there is another fundamental observation which needs to be addressed. Trade Unions, on the left or even on the right, financially fund political parties with hefty donations. Do these "expected" gifts have no strings attached ? Are politicians subsequently elected by voters completely "free" of any outside constraints to serve their constituents ?
There was a perfect example in 1979 when the Callaghan Government was completely strangled by endless strikes and the Trade Unions were in fact "Running the country" !
This whole problem is very murky ! Democracy must be defended ! Laws should be clear !
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