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...