Political Parties: Finance
Lords · Question HL3699 · 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 whether they plan to use their powers under section 109 of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 to require donors to political parties to certify the original sources of donated funds, and whether they consider that
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...