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Big political donations have hit $7.4m this election year. Are the rules tight enough?

With polling day still a month away, large political donations declared in 2026 have reached about NZ$7.4 million, already surpassing the total for 2023.

The Conversation · Oct 8

Reform’s £72m election war chest could be hampered by spending rules review

Electoral Commission review into political spending will look at whether current limits ‘remain fit for purpose’

The Independent UK · Sep 20

More than half of local election candidates suffered harassment in 2026

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The Independent UK · Sep 14

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Who Are Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne? Crypto Billionaires Behind Reform UK's Record £72m Haul

Reform UK says Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36m, prompting debate over political donation rules and proposed restrictions on overseas-linked contributions

International Business Times UK · Sep 14

Scottish Labour MPs press ahead with 'Peter Murrell probes' after Holyrood snub

A WESTMINSTER committee has opened two inquiries into the funding of political parties in Scotland and the role of the country’s top prosecutor,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10

MPs launch party funding inquiry after Peter Murrell’s embezzlement from SNP

The Scottish Affairs Committee will also investigate the dual role of the Lord Advocate in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Reform UK Donations Scandal Leaves Party Looking Like a 'Pirate Ship', Senior Figure Admits

Reform UK is embroiled in controversy following allegations of foreign funding, prompting an internal investigation and scrutiny from the Electoral Commission and Metropolitan Police.

International Business Times UK · Sep 7

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Reform UK polling sting: why even small donations matter in politics these days

Reform UK’s national conference has been rocked by allegations that senior members of the party plotted to circumvent rules on political donations. The reports centre on two payments – one real and one suggested, but both important. The two Reform staff members at the centre of the investigation have been…

The Conversation · Sep 4

Revealed: Reform rakes in £20m in donations from crypto investors

Exclusive: Crypto has become a major source of funding for Nigel Farage’s party, accounting for nearly 60 per cent of its total donations since 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 22

Hichilema secures second term after tense Zambia election

Zambia's electoral commission has announced that Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected president after a race that critics said was tightly managed by his government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 18

Labour says Reform ‘up to its neck in sleaze’ and demands investigation into donations

Exclusive: Electoral Commission urged to look into donations made by mother of convicted fraudster

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Wes Streeting took thousands from donors with links to arms firms and Palantir

WES Streeting took tens of thousands of pounds from donors with links to arms firms and controversial US tech firm Palantir, The National can reveal…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22

Robert Jenrick faces police probe over donation to Tory leadership campaign

Metropolitan Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation allegedly received from a US businessman

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Police launch investigation into £37,500 donation to Robert Jenrick campaign

POLICE are investigating a political donation of nearly £40,000 made to Robert Jenrick’s campaign to become Conservative Party leader ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9

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Evening Standard · Jul 1

No concerns raised about Murrell stealing taxpayer money, Commons says

The Electoral Commission also said there was no evidence Murrell misused public funds.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Green Party forced to return Zack Polanski’s donation on legal grounds

Greens become first major party blocked from receiving donations from its own leader

International Business Times UK · Jun 6

The Growing Influence of Wealthy Donors in British Politics

Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over £5m gift and record Reform UK donations, raising urgent questions about transparency in British politics.

The Guardian - UK · May 20

ChatGPT and other AI bots made huge errors before Scottish election, study finds

Exclusive: Electoral Commission calls for new controls as Demos finds tools made up fake scandals, invented candidates or gave wrong date

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The Independent UK · May 7

Do I need ID to vote in the elections in Scotland, Wales or England?

Everything to know about voter ID rules

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

Labour calls on Jenrick to give £37,500 campaign donation to charity amid electoral law investigation

Electoral Commission is investigating claims money given to MP came from US businessman now convicted of wire fraud

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27

Police assess evidence on £40,000 donation to Robert Jenrick’s campaign

Exclusive: Some donations to 2024 Tory leadership campaign allegedly originated from US businessman in breach of electoral rules

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Fact check: Postal votes made up majority of ballots in one 2025 local election

There were 23 local elections held in England in May 2025.

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Polling booths to be set up in train stations and supermarkets to encourage people to vote

Sweeping changes will also see 16- and 17-year-olds able to vote in the next general election

Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025

Labour calls for Electoral Commission probe into Reform UK overspend claim

Labour’s Anna Turley called on Nigel Farage to explain whether his party spent more than the £20,660 limit while campaigning.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2025

Politicians urge Labour to restore Electoral Commission independence

All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrity

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