Asked by: Lloyd Hatton (Labour - South Dorset)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to take steps to strengthen the rules on donations to political parties.
Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)
I refer my Hon Friend to my answer to Question UIN 7510 on 15 October 2024.
Asked by: Lloyd Hatton (Labour - South Dorset)
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment with the Electoral Commission of the adequacy of regulations on the funding of political parties.
Answered by Alex Norris - Minister of State (Home Office)
Effective regulation and enforcement of political finance are crucial for maintaining public trust in our electoral systems. The Government has frequent discussions with the Electoral Commission on this. As set out in our manifesto, we are committed to strengthening our democracy and upholding the integrity of elections. As part of this, the Government intends to strengthen the rules around donations to political parties. My department will work closely with the Electoral Commission on developing proposals to give effect to this commitment.