Political Parties: Finance
Lords · Question HL3698 · Tabled 19 Dec 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Rennard
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the merits of banning unincorporated associations from donating to political parties in order to increase the level of transparency concerning their funding.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 7 Jan 2025
Effective regulation of political finance is crucial for maintaining public trust in our electoral systems and combatting the threat of foreign interference in our democracy. The Government is committed to strengthening our democracy and upholding the int...