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...