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Democracy: Subversion

Asked by Phil BrickellLabourWales OfficeTabled Answered 17 June 2026UIN 900392

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help protect Welsh democracy from foreign interference.

Answered by Anna McMorrin

The Government is fully committed to upholding and strengthening our democracy by protecting against foreign interference, improving political transparency, adding tougher checks for donations and closing loopholes by reinforcing electoral legislation.

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