Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 22912
Political Parties: Finance
Tabled: 9 January 2025
Answered: 16 January 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has issued guidance on foreign donors from which donations including via (a) third parties and (b) corporate companies may be accepted by political parties
Answer
Rushanara AliThe Government does not issue guidance on political finance matters. The Electoral Commission, as the independent body responsible for regulating political finance, has a statutory duty to provide guidance on donations.