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UK political parties receive £179m from wealthy donors since 2019

Research shows British political parties have taken £179m in donations from wealthy individuals since 2019, with a surge in mega-donations over the past two parliaments raising concerns about the influence of billionaires on UK politics.

UK politics increasingly funded by billionaires as mega-donations surge
UK political parties receive £179m from wealthy donors since 2019
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Research shows British political parties have taken £179m in donations from wealthy individuals since 2019, with a surge in mega-donations over the past two parliaments raising concerns about the influence of billionaires on UK politics.