‘Political financing’ refers to all money that is raised and spent for political purposes.

‘Political financing’ refers to all money that is raised and spent for political purposes.

The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.

The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the operation of the arrangements under section 46 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 for Returning Officers to correct mistakes made in the counting process after a result has been declared; and how many instances there have been of such...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the operation of the arrangements under section 46 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 for Returning Officers to correct mistakes made in the counting process after a result has been declared; and how many instances there have been of such...

A democracy that works for everyone: survivors of domestic abuse. Policy statement. Incl. Annexes. 12p.

A democracy that works for everyone: survivors of domestic abuse. Policy statement. Incl. Annexes. 12p.

Draft Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2011, with an explanatory memorandum. (Vote)

Draft Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2011, with an explanatory memorandum. (Vote)

Draft Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2010 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum from the Northern Ireland Office. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force in accordance with article 1.

Draft Control of Donations and Regulation of Loans etc. (Extension of the Prescribed Period) (Northern Ireland) Order 2010 (by Act), with an Explanatory Memorandum from the Northern Ireland Office. Laid before Parliament for approval by resolution of each House. Coming into force in accordance with article 1.

My noble friend the Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice, has made the following written ministerial statement:"During the debate on 10 December in the House of Lords—on the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development—Baroness Gardner of Parkes asked about eligibility of Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens for membership...

My noble friend the Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice, has made the following written ministerial statement:"During the debate on 10 December in the House of Lords—on the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development—Baroness Gardner of Parkes asked about eligibility of Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens for membership...

During the debate on 10 December in the House of Lords on the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development Baroness Gardner of Parkes asked about eligibility of Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens for membership of the House of Lords. The Government undertook to set out the background to...

During the debate on 10 December in the House of Lords on the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development Baroness Gardner of Parkes asked about eligibility of Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens for membership of the House of Lords. The Government undertook to set out the background to...

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development. Motion withdrawn.

Lords debate on motion to call attention to the Commonwealth's shared goals in democracy and development. Motion withdrawn.

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Sheikh for giving us this opportunity to discuss this subject today. As a member of the Commonwealth, I find it particularly interesting. My family has been Australian for so many generations that I cannot really claim any rights in this country, but...

My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Sheikh for giving us this opportunity to discuss this subject today. As a member of the Commonwealth, I find it particularly interesting. My family has been Australian for so many generations that I cannot really claim any rights in this country, but...

My Lords, perhaps I may add that this is an extremely serious matter. I have to ask the Minister that, when she winds up the debate, she will say how long the Government have known about this problem and how legislation is to be brought forward. This directly affects the...

My Lords, perhaps I may add that this is an extremely serious matter. I have to ask the Minister that, when she winds up the debate, she will say how long the Government have known about this problem and how legislation is to be brought forward. This directly affects the...

My Lords, it may be of benefit to the whole House if I rise briefly to give the noble Baroness the assurance she seeks. The Government are aware of the legal uncertainty for Members of the House who are Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens, and we will legislate before...

My Lords, it may be of benefit to the whole House if I rise briefly to give the noble Baroness the assurance she seeks. The Government are aware of the legal uncertainty for Members of the House who are Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens, and we will legislate before...

My Lords, I join others in congratulating my noble friend Lord Sheikh on introducing this very important debate and on the manner in which he did it. The noble Lord, Lord Bilimoria, referred to the "Commonwealth factor" and described what has brought it about. I know from visits to just...

My Lords, I join others in congratulating my noble friend Lord Sheikh on introducing this very important debate and on the manner in which he did it. The noble Lord, Lord Bilimoria, referred to the "Commonwealth factor" and described what has brought it about. I know from visits to just...

My Lords, I go further than the noble Earl, Lord Sandwich. The House of Lords is the British House of the Commonwealth and it is natural that the noble Lord, Lord Sheikh, should introduce this debate today to celebrate the 60th year of the Commonwealth. It is an enigma, an...

My Lords, I go further than the noble Earl, Lord Sandwich. The House of Lords is the British House of the Commonwealth and it is natural that the noble Lord, Lord Sheikh, should introduce this debate today to celebrate the 60th year of the Commonwealth. It is an enigma, an...

My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Sheikh for initiating this debate. When lifting our eyes above the serious national issues on which we tend to concentrate on this House and looking at the rest of the world, too frequently we dwell mainly on the Middle East,...

My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Sheikh for initiating this debate. When lifting our eyes above the serious national issues on which we tend to concentrate on this House and looking at the rest of the world, too frequently we dwell mainly on the Middle East,...