A minister has said Burnham will seek to address the role of so-called “mega-donors” in UK politics, amid calls from some MPs for limits on donations from people based in the UK.
The minister’s comments indicate that tackling large political contributions is expected to form part of Burnham’s approach to political funding. However, the supplied information does not set out what measures are being considered or when any changes might be introduced.
Some MPs have urged the Government to establish a cap on donations from UK-based donors. Their calls focus on limiting the scale of individual contributions to political activity and addressing concerns about the influence of wealthy donors.
No further details are available on the proposed limit, the donors who might be affected or the Government’s timetable. The next stage will depend on whether ministers bring forward specific proposals on political donations.
