Conservatives raised three times as much as Labour in the most recent quarter

Tory election fund boosted by 10m from John Sainsbury's will as party benefits from No 10's decision to raise spending limits

The Conservatives raised three times as much as Labour in the last quarter boosted by 10m from the will of supermarket tycoon John Sainsbury, showing they are on course to benefit from No 10's decision to raise election spending limits.

The Tories brought in 15.8m overall for its election war chest in the three months to September, while Labour drew 3.1m in private donations from individuals and trade unions as well as getting 2.5m in public funds.