Chris Butler

6 days ago | politicalquarterly.org.uk | Chris Butler |Mark Pack

02 June, 2025 | 10 mins read Political finance regulation in the UK is known to be flawed. While donations to political parties and candidates above certain thresholds are regularly published, there are concerns about the amount of influence super-rich donors can exert over the political process, and the potential influence of foreign individuals.

2 weeks ago | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Chris Butler |Mark Pack

The UK generally has a relatively transparent political finance regime, with donations to political parties being published quarterly, and more regularly during general election periods. However, we identify a notable lack of transparency regarding donations made directly to candidates as opposed to parties during the election period.

May 7, 2024 | theologyintheraw.ticketspice.com | Preston Sprinkle |Chris Butler |Christine Emba |Justin Giboney

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Nov 20, 2023 | tandfonline.com | Chris Butler

ABSTRACTGovernments’ occasional failures to respond to voters’ preferences are usually ascribed to ‘rational’ behaviours; that they are knowingly being ‘responsible’ rather than ‘responsive’, prioritising perceived policy benefits over electoral goals. Yet given the increasing evidence that decision-makers are poor at estimating public opinion, could an additional explanation for their occasional failure to respond simply be that they fail to anticipate the unpopularity of such decisions?

Nov 2, 2023 | open.substack.com | Chris Butler

Let’s start with some scripture: “The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” – Matthew 25:40Next week, the state legislature will convene for the second week of veto session. And before them will be an opportunity – not merely one of policy, but of potential, a chance to make a way for thousands of young children through the often troubled world of K-12 education.