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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Political Parties: Donors

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 17 March 2026, to Question 118887, on Voting Rights, and to Question 118889, on Political Parties: Finance, whether the same residency tests will apply to the owners/directors of companies wishing to make donations.

Answer

The Representation of the People Bill makes clear the new tests that will apply in respect of political donations made by companies.

The company must be majority owned or controlled by registered UK electors, or UK citizens usually resident in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124775
Session
2024-26
Related items
Voting Rights
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Political Parties: Finance
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Companies British nationality Finance Donors Political parties Voting rights
Link
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