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Political Parties: Finance

Commons · Question 8038 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has had discussions with cabinet colleagues concerning the alignment of Northern Ireland's political donations law with that of the rest of the United Kingdom.

Answer

Answered by Hilary Benn, 17 Jun 2026

The statutory framework for donations to political parties applies across the UK. This framework explicitly provides for Northern Ireland parties to receive donations from eligible people and organisations that are based in Ireland. Donations from Irish s...