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Campaigners Demand Political Donation Caps to Boost Democracy

12/26/2025

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Campaigners, led by 19 civil organizations, urge UK ministers to legislate a cap on political donations to restore voter confidence in democracy.
In a letter to government officials, they call for banning cryptocurrency donations, citing transparency concerns.
The proposed elections bill would lower the voting age to 16 and introduce automatic voter registration.
The letter also calls for safeguarding the Electoral Commission's independence from political influence to prevent interference.

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Campaigners, led by 19 civil organizations, urge UK ministers to legislate a cap on political donations to restore voter confidence in democracy.
In a letter to government officials, they call for banning cryptocurrency donations, citing transparency concerns.
The proposed elections bill would lower the voting age to 16 and introduce automatic voter registration.
The letter also calls for safeguarding the Electoral Commission's independence from political influence to prevent interference.