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Political Parties: Finance

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 29 January 2025UIN 25272

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the oral answer of 15 January 2025, Official Report, House of Lords, Col. 1123, on Political Parties: Funding, what steps her Department is taking to obtain views and evidence from stakeholders.

Answered by Rushanara Ali

As set out in our manifesto, the Government intends to strengthen the rules around donations to political parties to protect our democracy. The work to give effect to this commitment is ongoing, and we are engaging with key stakeholders, such as the Electoral Commission. We are reviewing all relevant evidence from stakeholders.

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