Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 June 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Political Parties: Finance

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed retrospective ban on cryptocurrency donations will apply to unreportable donations below (a) £500 under the Political Parties Elections Act 2000 and (b) £50 under the Representation of the People Act.

Answer: As announced by the Secretary of State on 25 March 2026, the Government will introduce a moratorium on the acceptance of political donations made using cryptoassets. This moratorium will apply to cryptoasset donations of any value, including those valued under existing donation thresholds in law of £500 for parties and £50 for candidates.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8263
Session: 2026-27
Related items: Political Parties: Finance
Friday, 10 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons; Political Parties: Finance
Monday, 13 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Finance Political parties Regulation Cryptocurrencies
Legislation: Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000; Representation of the People Bill 2024-26 to 2026-27
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk