Short money

English

Etymology

Named after Edward Short (later Lord Glenamara), the leader of the House of Commons who first proposed the payments.

Noun

Short money (uncountable)

  1. (Britain, politics) An annual payment made to opposition parties in the House of Commons, to help them with their costs.

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