Political Donations and Housing Developers
13 Jul 2026 · Commons Chamber · 1 speech · Official record
Commons debate API. Not a paper. A named member links to their Institrace record when we hold that seat.
I rise to present a petition alongside a corresponding online petition signed by hundreds of my constituents in North East Hertfordshire calling to ban housing developers from donating to political parties. Developers are some of the largest donors in politics, pouring in massive sums to tilt the planning system ever further in their favour. Cash for access leaves the impression that the same developers are wrecking nature and failing to deliver affordable homes. Those profiting from low-quality... Full speech