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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor

Labour bill would stop ‘dodgy front companies’ making political donations

Hands clutching piles of pound notes
The government also intends to put new restrictions on cryptocurrency donations and the size of foreign donations. Photograph: Justin Kase zsixz/Alamy

Labour will end the use of “dodgy front companies” that hide the source of dark money for political donations as part of its sweeping elections bill, which will give votes to 16-year-olds and pave the way for “opt-out” voter registration.

Gifts and hospitality for politicians sponsored by foreign states or companies will also be severely curbed, the Guardian understands.

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