Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over Shifting Stance on Political Donation Limits

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is facing accusations of a U-turn regarding the cap on political donations. Correspondence seen by The Guardian suggests Burnham initially supported reducing the £500,000 individual donation limit over time, a position that appears to contrast with recent developments.

The controversy arises as an elections bill is set to be debated, with Burnham's past statements now under scrutiny. His earlier expressed belief was that a lower cap would safeguard against any single individual or organization exerting undue influence on a political party, a sentiment he conveyed in an email to a campaigner in May.