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<p>There are rules in place to ensure that only those with a legitimate interest can
make political donations. All MPs and members of political parties are regulated donees
and can only accept donations of more than £500 made to them in connection with their
political activities if it is from a permissible donor. Donations from individuals
not on the UK electoral register, such as foreign donors, are not allowed.</p><p>In
addition, Members of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords must provide
information on any financial or non-financial benefit which might reasonably be thought
by others to influence their actions or words as Members of Parliament.</p><p>However,
we know that in very rare instances, malign actors disguise their links to foreign
Governments. It is, and always will be, an absolute priority to protect the UK against
foreign interference. The Government has structures in place to identify foreign interference
or any potential threats to democracy and, where necessary, take proportionate action
to mitigate them.</p><p>As set out in the Queen’s Speech, the Government is bringing
forward new Counter State Threats legislation to give the intelligence agencies and
law enforcement the tools they need to tackle the diversifying and evolving threats
we face.</p><p> </p>
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