Political Parties: Finance
Commons · Question 8263 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed retrospective ban on cryptocurrency donations will apply to unreportable donations below (a) £500 under the Political Parties Elections Act 2000 and (b) £50
Answer
Answered by Samantha Dixon, 17 Jun 2026
As announced by the Secretary of State on 25 March 2026, the Government will introduce a moratorium on the acceptance of political donations made using cryptoassets. This moratorium will apply to cryptoasset donations of any value, including those valued ...