Former home secretary calls for cap on political donations as govt says it's 'not a priority'

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Former home secretary calls for cap on political donations as govt says it's 'not a priority'
Published: Jan, 21 2025 14:43

Former home secretary Lord Blunkett has called for a cap on political donations made by companies and stricter rules on "where money originates". The Labour stalwart - who is now a member of the House of Lords - told Sky News that he is not against firms or trade unions being able to give cash to parties but "it seems sensible to have an upper ceiling" on how much.

Politics Live:Starmer refuses to back Heathrow expansion during PMQs. He also called for the "prevention of smart ways" of foreign money entering British politics. While political parties are banned from accepting foreign donations, critics say "loopholes" mean people abroad can still give money via a UK-based company.

The issue has been in the spotlight amid reports X owner Elon Musk could give millions to Reform UK. The world's richest man was born in South Africa and has American citizenship so wouldn't be able to donate directly. However he has set up a new company in the UK, X.AI LONDON, which was incorporated and registered with Companies House in December.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates she will overrule environmental objections to a third runway at Heathrow. 'Not ill at all' young people getting diagnosed with 'fashionable' ADHD, peer claims. Senedd members could lose their seats under new plans. Speaking in the House of Lords last week, Lord Blunkett urged the government to act now "to safeguard our future" and "see off those - whether they are malign state actors or multibillionaires - who seek to interfere in our democracy".

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