Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
US groups raise millions to support rightwing UK thinktanks
Millions of dollars has been raised from anonymous US donors to support British rightwing thinktanks that are among the most prominent in the Brexitdebate.
American donors are giving money to US fundraising bodies that pass the donations to four thinktanks in Britain. A Guardian analysis has established that $5.6m (£4.3m) has been donated to these US entities since 2008.
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), the Adam Smith Institute, Policy Exchange and the Legatum Institute have all received financial support from US backers via this route.
The disclosure leaves the thinktanks facing questions as to whether wealthy Americans have undue influence in British politics, particularly over the form Brexit takes.
What a shock not. I wonder if there is anything ideological going on here or if it is just a punt for profit. Its an unholy alliance with dirty american money propping up unpleasant uk politicians.
Its not just the russians trying to buy influence.
Millions of dollars has been raised from anonymous US donors to support British rightwing thinktanks that are among the most prominent in the Brexitdebate.
American donors are giving money to US fundraising bodies that pass the donations to four thinktanks in Britain. A Guardian analysis has established that $5.6m (£4.3m) has been donated to these US entities since 2008.
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), the Adam Smith Institute, Policy Exchange and the Legatum Institute have all received financial support from US backers via this route.
The disclosure leaves the thinktanks facing questions as to whether wealthy Americans have undue influence in British politics, particularly over the form Brexit takes.
What a shock not. I wonder if there is anything ideological going on here or if it is just a punt for profit. Its an unholy alliance with dirty american money propping up unpleasant uk politicians.
Its not just the russians trying to buy influence.