Welcome to the Party Funding Webchat

On 19 October, I published an interim assessment setting out the main issues as they appear to me; and the choices that face the public and political parties. This question and answer session provides you with an opportunity to ask me questions arising from this assessment. I need to hear, and the parties need to hear, informed public reaction.

Sir Hayden Phillips on October 30 webchat

The debate on party funding has moved on. Choices now need to be made between sometimes conflicting views on these issues. Many people have made comments on the issues, including the political parties, the Electoral Commission and others, as well as the general public.

An archive of the 30 October Question & Answer session with Hayden Phillips is available in the Questions & Answers page.

I want you to continue to be involved in the Review’s work, even as the negotiations with political parties move to a more advanced and sensitive level. This ensures that the public’s views continue to feed into the discussions with political parties.

For information about this Question and Answer, please visit the About page.

Hayden Phillips