# How To Spend £72m

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Podcast: [How To Win An Election](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-win-an-election-6656330)
Published: 2026-09-17T13:18:52+00:00
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Does big money win elections? As Reform UK receives record sums from billionaire donors, we look at what it will take to translate the cash into votes. The team recalls the fall-out from the Bernie Ecclestone affair and the cash-for-honours scandal during the Blair years, and both Danny and Sally say they've been approached by people asking for a peerage. Plus: After the 'Gail's' strategy, what do the Liberal Democrats need to do to get out of the electoral doldrums? Send your questions, comments and voicenotes to howtowin@thetimes.co.uk Video editor: Kim McCarthy Executive Producer: Andrew Alexander Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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