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Peers to debate donations law changes after Reform's £72m windfall
Ministers say the change would curb foreign influence and could force some donations above the new limit to be returned.
- Reform secured £72 million from two wealthy donors, prompting peers to debate donation law changes that could reshape campaign financing rules.
- The Rycroft Review into foreign financial influence published in March prompted the government to propose a £100,000 annual cap on donations from overseas electors.
- Government officials intend the new limit to apply retrospectively to donations made since 25 March, restricting individuals returning to Britain until they have been resident for one full calendar year.
- Whether Reform's donations are caught depends on individual donor circumstances, creating uncertainty around the party's financial advantage despite the extraordinary £72 million windfall.
- Labour warnings question whether individuals should wield such financial influence, as Britain currently maintains no general cap on donations from UK-based individuals.
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Great Yorkshire RadioReform 'very confident' £72m donations were legal - as peers prepare debate on cap
The housing secretary said the government could impose a cap to donations made overseas - but Reform UK said the donations would not need to be handed back.
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The Independent (US)Tice accuses Labour of ‘hyperventilating hypocrisy’ after Reform’s £72m donations
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