Peers to debate donations law changes after Reform's £72m windfall
The House of Lords is set to debate new legislation capping political donations from British expatriates following a record £72 million windfall for Reform UK. The government proposes a £100,000 limit backdated to March 25, which would require non-compliant donors to return excess funds. Reform UK has criticized the move as an attempt by Labour to rig the system, while union leaders argue that restrictions are necessary to prevent billionaire influence over politics.
- ▪Reform UK received £72 million in donations from two billionaires, Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, within a 24-hour period.
- ▪The government is introducing a £100,000 cap on donations from British voters living abroad, with the rule backdated to 25 March.
- ▪Housing Secretary Angela Rayner stated that the new donation limits would apply retrospectively, requiring anyone not complying to return the excess money.
- ▪Reform UK accused the Labour Party of trying to rig the electoral system in response to the proposed legislative changes.
- ▪Sharon Graham of Unite the Union supported the donation caps, distinguishing between billionaire contributions and small donations from everyday workers.
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Peers to debate donations law changes after Reform's £72m windfallImage source, ReutersImage caption, Nigel Farage's party has accused Labour of trying to "rig the system"ByJoe Pike, Political correspondent and Chris GrahamPublished4 minutes agoThe House of Lords will debate changes to the laws on political donations later on Monday after Reform UK received £72m from two billionaires in 24 hours.Calls for restrictions are growing after huge donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who are both British and have spent time living overseas.The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats, including a £100,000 cap backdated to 25 March.
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