Political Parties and Elections Act (PPEA) 2009

  • Increased power of the Electoral Commission
    • Added investigatory powers and ability to impose sanctions
    • New selection procedures for EC staff
  • Donations over £7,500 have to declare source

Membership subscriptions

  • Membership subscriptions as fairest/most transparent method
  • Not enough to sustain parties

Individual donors

  • Individual donations can only come from UK residents