The Tories made a sneaky move to win the election, but you likely didn't catch it.

Have you noticed that no one seems to be talking about the recent changes made by the Conservative party? I can't help but feel that they are trying to manipulate the upcoming election in their favor. This government has already made numerous unnecessary changes, such as implementing voter ID laws, which may disproportionately affect marginalized communities. The Electoral Commission has even expressed concerns about the potential impact on marginalized groups, but it seems that the Conservatives are determined to push these changes through without much public awareness.

What's even more concerning is that the Tories have also made significant changes to election finance laws, which have largely gone unnoticed. It's clear that they are getting desperate and will stop at nothing to secure victory. These changes mean that the spending cap for political parties will increase by a staggering 80%, reaching a whopping £35,000,000. To put that into perspective, the previous maximum was only £19.5 million, and the Tories came closest to that in the 2019 election with £16.5 million. On top of that, they have also raised the threshold for publicly declaring individual donations from £7,500 to £11,180.

You may wonder why they would make such drastic changes. Well, when I first saw the amount of money the Tory government was giving to their allies through inflated contracts during the pandemic, I couldn't help but suspect that some of that money would find its way back to the Conservative party and their election campaign. But I never imagined that they would actually change the law to make it easier for this to happen without scrutiny.

It's clear that this government has a track record of making unnecessary changes, and it's concerning that these changes were pushed through without a debate or vote in the Commons. In fact, under Conservative governments, statutory instruments have been used more than ever before in the history of Parliament, and it seems they are being used for significant issues such as this.

Transparency and accountability seem to be lacking in this government, despite being essential principles of public life that all MPs are expected to abide by. As an MP myself, I know that elections are becoming increasingly expensive, and it may be necessary to review the spending cap in line with inflation. However, the significant increase of 80% is difficult to justify, especially in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis that is affecting so many people in the country.

Not only is this a questionable decision, but it also goes against the recommendations of the Electoral Commission, which has stated that it has not seen evidence to support these changes. They have also warned that these amendments will give parties with the largest donations significantly more leeway to campaign. In other words, the more money you have, the better your chances of winning. It's not hard to guess who will benefit the most from these changes.

Unfortunately, we were unable to stop the anti-democratic voter ID measures, and it seems we may not be able to prevent this new cap on election spending. The Conservative party raised three times more money than the Labour party in the most recent quarter, according to a Guardian report from last month. This raises important questions about the integrity of our government, which should be working for the benefit of all people, not just one political party or group.

There's no doubt in my mind that the Tories will try to outspend everyone else in the next election, as they have done in the past, to get their message across on all fronts. It's no coincidence that these changes were made while the Tories are lagging behind in several opinion polls.

It's vital that we address this issue and restore trust and faith in our democracy. As part of the opposition, it's my duty to shine a light on what the government is doing in our name. We need to make it clear that our democracy cannot be bought, and people must not be denied their right to vote. The next Labour government will work to clean up the corruption and cronyism created by the Tories and implement strict measures to ensure transparency and accountability. That's what the public wants to see, and it's time to make it happen.

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