Political donations by companies should be banned to protect UK elections from foreign interference, a thinktank has warned. In the first big overhaul of election funding in 26 years, ministers have pledged to “keep British democracy safe” by closing a loophole that allows individuals not eligible to vote in Britain to donate to political parties through UK-registered companies. The representation of the people bill, being debated in parliament, will oblige corporate donors to show they are controlled by UK electors or citizens. However, in a report published today, the Centre for the Analysis of Taxation (CenTax) claims the new legislation
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