Given the extensive powers of patronage available to the Prime Minister, with seats in the House of Lords and a range of other honours in his gift, dependence on wealthy donors can lead to obvious accusations of honours being traded for cash. (democraticaudit.com)
In a scenario, where affiliation fees drop significantly, union leaders could end up with greater powers of patronage from the increased sums available for donation. (labour-uncut.co.uk)
The leader still has enormous powers of patronage in relation to the Shadow Cabinet: he can choose what roles they perform, and he can bring anybody else that he wants to. (leftfutures.org)