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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 2h

💷WHOSE DEMOCRACY IS IT ANYWAY? At this year's Labour Conference, we partnered with @thefabians.bsky.social discuss how big money is corrupting UK democracy. With mega donations are record highs, stopping the super rich buying our politics has never been more urgent. 🕐It's time to cap donations.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📆TODAY | 3PM | THE BLUECOAT Big money is corrupting UK politics. But it doesn't have to be this way. Join us and @thefabians.bsky.social to hear from Neal Lawson at @compassoffice.bsky.social, @stellacreasy.bsky.social, @duncanhames.bsky.social & Baroness Hodge. Details in comments below ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🚨Louise Haigh agrees that mega donors with outsized influence are pernicious to democracy Yesterday at @ippr.org, Harry Quilter-Pinner rightly pointed out that big money corrupts UK politics regardless of where the money comes from. It's time for the Government to cap donations. Watch below ⤵️

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Duncan Hames @duncanhames.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The more progress the police make in acting on illicit wealth here, the more important it is to overcome the obstacles to returning proceeds of corruption to the people who lost out in the first place. Our new film explains:

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎬RETURNING STOLEN MONEY Millions of pounds of assets linked to corruption has been seized & recovered by UK authorities - so why hasn't it been returned to its victims? Our new research, Closing the Loop, identifies £64m of seized assets stuck in a policy grey area. Watch to learn more ⤵️

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Stolen. Laundered. Recovered. Kept? Inside the UK's Asset Return Problem

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Daniel Bruce @danieljbruce.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today marked the end of my 7-year tenure as Chief Executive of @transparencyuk.bsky.social. I will soon join @channel4.bsky.social as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. I am beyond grateful to the TI-UK team for their commitment, expertise, companionship and indefatigable resolve. #AntiCorruption

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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Stolen. Laundered. Recovered. Kept? Inside the UK's Asset Return Problem

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📆LABOUR CONFERENCE Politics is broken: just 4% of the public trust MPs to act in the UK's interest. With mega donations at record highs, it's no surprise why. Join us & The Fabians to hear from Duncan Hames Stella Creasy Baroness Hodge & Neal Lawson from Compass. 📍28 Sep | 3pm | The Bluecoat

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Daniel Bruce @danieljbruce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I was pleased to meet Scotland’s First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social earlier. Together with @muteswann.bsky.social we discussed his government’s work on an inaugural Scottish Anti-Corruption Strategy and @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s policy recommendations for the process.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🗣️"This feels rather like shutting the gate after the horse has bolted". @duncanhames.bsky.social spoke with John Pienaar at @thetimes.com on the urgency of stopping the super rich corrupting UK democracy. Listen ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚨 GORDON BROWN: GET BIG MONEY OUT OF UK POLITICS News this weekend of Reform receiving pledges for £72m in donations from just two crypto-billionaires is a watershed moment in UK politics. No cap on donations leaves our democracy for sale to the highest bidder. 🔗Full article in link below ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🗣️"We can't have billionaires treating political parties like they were football clubs" @duncanhames.bsky.social Reform's £72m in pledges from just two crypto-billionaires is a watershed moment. But it's not a new problem. Politics' dependence on the super rich needs to end. More ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

💷 TODAY: Peers debate big money in UK politics Reports that Reform UK secured £72m in pledges from two crypto-billionaires is a watershed moment. But it's not new. UK politics' dependency on mega donors risks corruption & policy capture by the super rich. It's time to cap donations. Watch ⤵️

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Duncan Hames @duncanhames.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are not the only ones who think there should be some limits placed on the money in politics. Some of these might even surprise you, so please do watch and share. What do *you* think?

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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Jem Mills-Sheehy @jemm-s.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

So this episode has become awfully timely… not going to lie, wasn’t expecting things to escalate THIS much…

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎬 EPISODE 1: HOW BIG MONEY IS CORRUPTING UK POLITICS 🗣️ "We're in an arms race, and we're in an arms race with no guardrails" - @suehawley.bsky.social Today we publish Episode 1 of Going, Going, Almost Gone: How the Super-Rich Are Buying UK Democracy with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social 1/3

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How big money is corrupting UK politics | Going, Going, Almost Gone, Ep. 1

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🚨Surge in billionaire money in UK politics hits record high Reports today that two crypto-billionaires have pledged a combined £72million to Reform UK highlight the urgent need for a donations cap. Full statement below ⤵️

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Duncan Hames @duncanhames.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

These short films were not meant to be prophetic. The idea was that we should act to protect our democracy before it is too late:

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Steve Goodrich @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Gov's overseas voter donor cap is: - overly complicated - designed to target one man and one party - fails to do that effectively - misses the point (that it's big donors generally, not just Harborne that are the problem) Cap all donations and then we're talking! observer.co.uk/news/politic...

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Crypto billionaires face 12-month block on political dona...

New bill proposes restriction for overseas voters returning to the UK in bid to protect electoral system from potential foreign interference

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🆕 New research finds seized assets at risk of not returning to victims At least £9.6m in suspected corrupt Azerbaijani wealth has been kept by the UK instead of returned and a further £64m at risk of the same fate. This suspect money should be returned to its victims. Read Closing the Loop ⤵️

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Suspected corrupt wealth in the UK risks never being returned to victims, new research warns

At least £9.6 million already kept by the UK, with a further £64 million in recovered or frozen assets facing same policy problem as cases progress

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Daniel Bruce @danieljbruce.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Reform UK foreign donation allegations: @transparencyuk.bsky.social’s @duncanhames.bsky.social analyses the @channel4news.bsky.social findings with @lbc.co.uk’s @mrjamesob.bsky.social #UKPolitics

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🚨 TI-UK STATEMENT Revelations that Reform officials allegedly plotted to break the law on foreign donations should worry everyone who cares about UK democracy. This story underlines how big money is corrupting UK politics, and the urgent need for a meaningful cap on donations. More ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🆕 TI-UK STATEMENT MPs are debating whether the super rich can continue to donate unlimited sums to our politics. We urge the PM to commit to new political finance legislation in the next King’s Speech if a donations cap is not added today. Read more below ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

MPS DEBATE BILLIONAIRE DONORS TOMORROW Today @stellacreasy.bsky.social asked the PM whether he will commit to a donations cap before the next election. Hear more ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🆕 EP3: CAN BRITISH DEMOCRACY BE SAVED? Andy Burnham enters Downing Street inheriting a political funding problem his predecessor promised to tackle and didn't. Three months ago, he even backed a cap on donations himself. The final episode of our series w/ PeterGeoghegan is out now ⤵

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Can British Democracy be Saved Before it's too late? | Pt. 3

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Catch up on our series on money in politics with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social. Follow the links below ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Can British Democracy be Saved Before it's too late? | Pt. 3

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🆕 EPISODE 2: HOW MEGA DONATIONS DESTROY PUBLIC TRUST More than four in five Britons (83%) believe wealthy individuals use political donations to influence the government in their own personal interests. Watch episode 2 now of our new series with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social ⤵

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How mega donations destroy public trust (part 2)

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

🗣️"In a democracy, politics is meant to be serving the public interest". @duncanhames.bsky.social in Ep. 2 of 'Going, Going, Almost Gone: How the super rich are buying UK democracy', releasing tomorrow. Catch up on Ep. 1 & subscribe to our channel to not miss it ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn-G...

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

🗣"If you're in power as a government, you want to stay in power." @suehawley.bsky.social Politicians have a conflict of interest. What they decide on donations can impact their own careers. But other countries like Aus & Canada have broken the money trap. It's time the UK did the same. More ⤵️

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Why are UK politicians in a money trap?

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

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Why are UK politicians in a money trap?

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Jem Mills-Sheehy @jemm-s.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Very happy that episode one is finally out! Hear from Faiza below and do watch the episode one! Episode two out Monday :)

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Unlock Democracy @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

With no cap on individual donations, a handful of political mega-donors can buy unrivalled access to power. And with that access comes influence to advance their own interests. Amid reports the government has decided against a donations cap, this series is essential viewing 👇 buff.ly/R4LtZJI

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🗣️"They [the public] very much question who politicians are there for." Faiza Shaheen from @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social on why trust in politics has collapsed. It's not one scandal, but because people can see who the system is actually works for. Link to episode one in comments below ⤵

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How big money breaks the publics trust in politicians

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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 20/08/2026

MPs are debating rules on political finance right now. With reports today the Government are considering rejecting any donation cap its imperative we tell MPs it's time to end big money corrupting our politics. Watch this new series that unpacks the story behind the record sums of money.

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🔴 BIG MONEY IS CORRUPTING UK POLITICS From Farage's £5m gift to record donations, money in British politics is off the charts. Today, Democracy for Sale launches a video series w/ @transparencyuk.bsky.social on how super-rich buying UK democracy - and what can be done 🧵 youtu.be/Dn-G0nAlVwY?...

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How big money is corrupting UK politics | Going, Going, Almost Gone, Ep. 1

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Duncan Hames @duncanhames.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

WATCH: It’s about time we did something about the big money entering British politics.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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How big money is corrupting UK politics | Going, Going, Almost Gone, Ep. 1

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🎬GOING, GOING, ALMOST GONE In partnership with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social, tomorrow we're releasing episode 1 of a 3 part minidocumentary series on how the super rich are buying UK democracy. 🔁 Subscribe to youtube.com/@TransparencyUK to not miss it and share to help end big money in politics.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

💷 Corruption, tax avoidance and UK high streets Our research with @coramazov.bsky.social at The Fence helped uncover a business network originating in Afghanistan linked with candy & souvenir stores in London buying up millions of pounds of UK property. More below ⤵️

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The Graveyard of Empires

How did the British high street become littered with American Candy stores? The answer lies in Afghanistan.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🔎 Interested in tackling corruption in the defence industry? Our Defence Security team are hiring a Head of Policy to lead our policy work tackling corruption in the global defence sector. 📆 Applications close 25 August Full details ⤵️ www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/195498-h...

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Head of Policy - Prospectus Recruitment Agency

Transparency International Defence and Security (TI-DS) works towards a transparent, accountable and corruption-free defence sector globally. Part of Transparency International, the world’s leading an...

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🗣️“a system where millions of pounds comes from just a handful of individuals risks further undermining confidence that political influence is open and fair.” @muteswann.bsky.social speaking with @sanyaburgess.bsky.social on how mega donors erode the public's faith in our democracy. More ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

📝RUSSINA LINKED HOUSING IN LONDON DESPITE SANCTIONS Our joint investigation with @theipaper.com uncovered 33 Russian-linked properties in the UK, worth £700m, despite their owners being sanctioned. And many of these properties have direct links to the UK's Overseas Territories. More below ⤵️

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The 33 properties that show London is still a haven for Putin's dirty money

Sanctions have frozen the mansions of Russia's most notorious oligarchs - but Transparency International has identified 33 more London properties, worth £700m, still hiding in plain sight

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎥Great video from our friends at @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social on why the UK Government needs to increase efforts to stop the UK being a hub for money laundering and illicit finance. Watch below ⤵️

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📆Three years ago today, Dr Gubad Ibadoghlu - an LSE economist who exposed corruption in Azerbaijan's oil sector - was arrested in Baku. The UK's new Foreign Secretary should increase efforts to advocate for his release, and stop Azerbaijani dirty money being laundered through the UK. More ⤵️

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Duncan Hames @duncanhames.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Ahead of the report stage of the Government's elections bill, the minister has now asked @electoralcommission.org.uk to assess the adequacy of current spending limits. We @transparencyuk.bsky.social have argued that they were raised excessively in 2023, fuelling parties' need to raise more funds.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🎥The Covid Inquiry report exposed the failures of the VIP lane for PPE contracts. Money was wasted and trust was broken in a time of critical need. It is imperative the current Government learns from these mistakes and takes steps to ensure this never happens again.

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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

📝"Introducing a new investor visa route may lead to questions around Britain’s credibility in the global fight against money laundering." @bcowdock.bsky.social on the well established corruption risks of investor visas. More ⤵

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Doomed to repeat it: why the UK shouldn't reopen the golden visa door

Reports suggest ministers are considering a new investor visa route. Here's why the risks still outweigh the rewards.

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