Written Question·Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission·UIN 57665

Political Parties: Finance

Tabled: 5 June 2025
Answered: 11 June 2025

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

Conservative — Thirsk and Malton

To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Commission has issued on political donations being made via cryptocurrencies.

Answer

Sir Jeremy Wright
The Commission’s guidance on permissibility of donations includes information on cryptocurrencies. The guidance states that the same legal requirements apply to donations received in cryptocurrencies as any other donations. Parties must ensure that they o...
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