Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 69
69
Acknowledged
Overseas political donations identified as significant issue for future parliamentary review.
Conclusion
A further significant issue that arose during the course of our inquiry was that of political donations, and in particular of overseas donations to political parties. We will keep this issue under review and may return to it later in the Parliament. (Conclusion, Paragraph 176) 75
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's interest in political and overseas donations, stating its commitment to strengthening democracy against foreign interference through tougher donation rules and improved transparency.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Government is committed to upholding and strengthening UK democracy by protecting against foreign interference, improving political transparency, adding tougher checks for donations and closing loopholes. The Government welcomes the Committee’s ongoing interest in this important issue, and we look forward to engaging further on these matters in the future. We recognise the continued risk posed by actors who seek to interfere with and undermine our democratic processes. Hence, we are introducing tougher rules on political donations to protect UK elections, striking the right balance between safeguarding against foreign interference whilst making sure that legitimate donors can continue to fund electoral campaigns. These changes will effectively meet an evolving and sophisticated threat to ensure the UK is not vulnerable to illicit political donations from abroad.