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Labour Donors Received £138M in Controversial Contracts

10/26/2025

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An Autonomy Institute report finds Labour donors received contracts worth nearly £138 million in the party’s first year in government.
The analysis identified over 100 companies that won contracts after donations, continuing a pattern seen under prior Conservative administrations.
Dr. Susan Hawley urged reforms to prevent conflicts of interest in public contracting.
The study highlights four major suppliers, including Microsoft and PwC, that received contracts after donations.

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An Autonomy Institute report finds Labour donors received contracts worth nearly £138 million in the party’s first year in government.
The analysis identified over 100 companies that won contracts after donations, continuing a pattern seen under prior Conservative administrations.
Dr. Susan Hawley urged reforms to prevent conflicts of interest in public contracting.
The study highlights four major suppliers, including Microsoft and PwC, that received contracts after donations.