Written questions

Political Parties: Finance

Lords · Question HL427 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Birt

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether the financial controls in place in all UK political parties are fit for purpose.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 15 Jun 2026

The Government recognises the vulnerability of the UK to malign interference in its political finance system, and is committed to strengthening the rules governing political donations. The Representation of the People Bill introduces a comprehensive packa...