Tory Donors Urged to Halt Funding as Party Conference Season Begins
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BBC
The president of the Conservative Democratic Organisation (CDO), Lord Cruddas, has called on donors to stop funding the Conservative Party unless members are given more influence in decision-making. He argued that Conservative members should have the ability to vote on MP candidates and policy. Former cabinet minister Priti Patel also supported the call for greater democracy within the party. The CDO, which was founded by Lord Cruddas, believes that the removal of two prime ministers and the rise of Rishi Sunak as Tory leader were undemocratic and against the will of party members. The group is demanding more control for members over candidate selection and leadership.