Bill · started in the Commons
Political Donations Bill
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.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Political Donations Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025 by Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Manuela Perteghella
Liberal Democrat
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 12 Feb 2025
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.