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It is against the law to 'sell' honours or peerages - offering cash for awards - under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.<\/p>
<\/strong><\/p> Honours are earned, not bought, and there are clear procedures in place to protect the honours system and to ensure the integrity of the selection process.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> Donations to any political party should not be regarded as a reason for disqualification from receiving an honour.<\/p> <\/strong><\/p> More broadly, fundraising by political parties is a legitimate part of the democratic process. The alternative is taxpayer-funding of political campaigning, which would mean less money for frontline services like schools, police and hospitals.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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make donations to political organisations in the UK<\/p>
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