A Bill to amend the Representation of the People Act 1983 to provide that election expenses relating to property, goods, services or facilities provided free of charge or at a discount are incurred only if authorised by the candidate or the candidate’s election agent; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
20 March 2019
The bill would require that any election costs for items or services provided to a campaign for free or at a discount can only be treated as election expenses if the candidate or their election agent has authorised them. If such freebies are not authorised, the costs would not count as that candidate’s election expenses, tightening control over campaign spending and transparency.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and subsequent readings in the Commons before possible consideration by the Lords.
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