Report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics

Minister updates Parliament

The government will present findings from an independent review into how foreign money and interference affects UK politics. The review examines vulnerabilities in the political system to foreign financial influence and will propose measures to strengthen defences against foreign interference in British democratic processes.

This affects the integrity of UK democracy and national security. Foreign interference in politics threatens the legitimacy of elections and policy-making, and impacts public trust in institutions. The review's recommendations could lead to new regulations on political funding, lobbying disclosure, and foreign investment oversight.