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Political Parties and Elections Bill

I am grateful to the Justice Secretary both for giving way so frequently and for his willingness to help in the effort to clean up our political system. It is surely an important principle that British politics should not be substantially funded from overseas. Does he agree that the Electoral Commission does not oppose the change, as is sometimes reported, but says simply that the House will need to consider the consequences carefully? That could be addressed by requiring, for instance, the donor to give a legally binding declaration.

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Reference

496 c66 

Session

2008-09

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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