Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 112161
Politicians: Cryptocurrencies
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 24 February 2026
Question
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has plans to ban UK politicians accepting cryptocurrency donations.
Answer
Samantha DixonWe have introduced the Representation of the People Bill which brings forward a package of reforms to deliver on our manifesto commitment to tighten the rules on political donations. It introduces a ‘Know your Donor’ scheme requiring enhanced checks on la...
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