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The Procurement Merry-Go-Round: How Britain's Political Donation System Rewards Access Over Merit

• via The Guardian

The Procurement Merry-Go-Round: How Britain's Political Donation System Rewards Access Over Merit

When Donors Win Big Contracts Regardless of Who's in Power

New research reveals that companies donating to political parties in the UK are consistently awarded government contracts worth billions, regardless of which party is in power. This analysis explores how Britain's procurement system effectively converts political donations into preferential access, undermining meritocracy and public trust in government spending.