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Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics Independent Review

Asked by Paul HolmesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 12 March 2026UIN 117898

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the full report by Philip Rycroft into foreign financial interference in UK politics will be laid before the House when it is completed.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

In December, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government announced an independent review into countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics. The review findings will be delivered to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Security Minister by the end of March 2026.

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government will ensure Mr Rycroft’s report is made available to Parliament at the earliest opportunity after it is received.

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