Dr Simon Opher

Dr Simon Opher

Labour — Stroud

Speaking in the House of Commons on 31 March 2025

Debate

Political Donations

Contribution

I thank the right hon. Gentleman for that point. The lack of transparency is a key issue. In 2023, oil and gas lobbyists spoke to Tory MPs on average 1.4 times per day, so is it really any wonder that they are now stepping back from their commitment to net zero? We must stop that sort of influence in Parliament. We must take the evidence and respond in the right way. We must restore trust in politics and reform how donations are made. We should look at the whole system of party funding and restore faith in politics.

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