UK government proposes fines and prison for politicians accepting donations from shady companies
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Alexander Brown
Summary
The UK Government has announced new plans to crack down on dirty money in British politics by restricting company donations based on profit, and introducing fines or prison sentences for political parties and politicians who accept donations from dodgy companies. The measures are part of the Representation of the People Bill aimed at preventing unfair financial interference in the political system.
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bskyUK government proposes fines and prison for politicians accepting donations from shady companiesmirror.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledPolitical parties and politicians who accept donations from dodgy companies could be fined or even see prison sentences under new plans announced by the Government.
Company donations will be restricted based on their profit, in sweeping new laws to crackdown on unfair financial interference in British politics.
The Government had previously unveiled the Representation of the People Bill, to stamp out dirty money
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