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UK Caps Overseas Political Donations at £100k, Tightens Penalties

7/6/2026

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UK will amend Representation of the People Bill to cap overseas donors at £100,000 for first year after moving to Britain.
Companies must prove five years of post-tax profits, not revenue, to donate and face fines up to £20,000 or seven years’ imprisonment.
Reforms close a loophole that let donors drop overseas voter status and give unlimited sums, targeting £15 million in Reform UK funding from Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo.

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UK will amend Representation of the People Bill to cap overseas donors at £100,000 for first year after moving to Britain.
Companies must prove five years of post-tax profits, not revenue, to donate and face fines up to £20,000 or seven years’ imprisonment.
Reforms close a loophole that let donors drop overseas voter status and give unlimited sums, targeting £15 million in Reform UK funding from Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo.