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Commenting on the rules around companies making donations, Tony Stafford, Head of Policy on party and election finance at the Electoral Commission said:

“The law states that companies can donate to political parties if they are: registered at Companies House; incorporated in a Member State of the EU; and are carrying on business in the UK.

Before accepting a donation, political parties must check that they know who the donor is and that they are allowed to donate.”

For further information, contact the Electoral Commission:

Office hours: 020 7271 0704
Outside office hours: 07789 920414

Notes to editors

1. The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament. Our aim is integrity and public confidence in the UK’s democratic process. We regulate party and election finance, set standards for well-run elections and are responsible for the conduct and accuracy of referendums held under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (2000).