With the government set to raise the spending cap for the next general election, Patrick Maguire asks if more money leads to worse politics. He talks to two donors about why they give money to the parties, and takes a look at how the billions of dollars being spent in the US have affected American political culture.

Plus: Columnists Jenni Russell and Paul Mason discuss Labour's response to the Israel-Gaza conflict, a new zero tolerance approach to shoplifting, and whether celebrity endorsements in politics make any difference.

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