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What is the name of the public funding given to opposition parties in the House of Commons to support their parliamentary work?

  • A Crown grants
  • B Party tax
  • ✓ Short money Your answer
  • D Westminster levy

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Short money is named after Edward Short, who introduced it in 1975. It helps opposition parties to carry out their parliamentary duties, such as research and staff, but not election campaigns.

Source: House of Commons Library – Short money

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