One of Labour's biggest (and newest) donors explains why they're backing Labour

Dale Vince

Recently Labour gained a prominent and significant new donor – the renewable energy company Ecotricity. In this interview with ex-Independent Editor Chris Blackhurst, Ecotricity founder Dale Vince explains his company’s recent donation to Labour and his increased involvement in party politics

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