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Short money
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English
Short Money
Etymology
Named after Edward Short (later Lord Glenamara), the leader of the House of Commons who first proposed the payments.
Noun
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en UK politics An annual payment made to opposition parties in the House of Commons, to help them with their costs.
See also
Cranborne money
en eponyms