A Bill to make provision about a cap on political donations; to make provision for a review to recommend the level at which such a cap should be set and to consider the impact of such a cap; to make provision about political donations made by foreign nationals through companies; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Manuela PerteghellaLiberal Democrat
3 February 2026
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The Political Donations Bill would place a cap on political donations to parties and campaigns. It requires a review to recommend the cap level and assess its impact, and it includes rules about donations from foreign nationals when they use companies to make contributions, along with related provisions.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and is sponsored by Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat); first reading was on 12 February 2025 and second reading is on 29 May 2026.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 29 May 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 12 February under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
