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Newly-released files confirm Douglas Alexander met with Global Counsel in summer 2024 but it was not publicly declared until earlier this year.

The abuse of women by figures such as Epstein, and of political power by the likes of Mandelson, must be confronted. As far as I am able, I will play my part, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brow...

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Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”

Exploring how cryptocurrency works and potential risks the technology poses to political funding and democratic integrity.

The party's former Shadow Democracy Minister said the Government was failing to take the bold steps required to eliminate foreign interference in our elections

New Ethics and Integrity Commission welcome, but action needed on long-standing recommendations

The PM's standards adviser is investigating if Rayner breached the ministerial code after underpaying stamp duty.

The Cabinet Office spent £30,000 on a legal battle to prevent publication of a questionnaire for ministers.

openDemocracy findings on Varun Chandra’s activities at Hakluyt prompted official watchdog to launch investigation

Anti-corruption campaigners warn more still to be done to protect UK democracy and restore trust in politics

With different legislation and bodies responsible for our electoral law we look at how these laws are enforced

We identify five key gaps in the law that allow dark money to enter our political system.

The Standards Committee is looking at outside employment and interests - we shared what we'd learned from our WhoFundsThem work.

UK political spending involves complex regulations with separate limits for parties, candidates, and campaigners.

With the cost of politics continuing to rise it’s important to understand just where politicians get their money from.

Keir Starmer’s tough balancing act, springing to Europe’s defence, the truth about Chagos, and farewell to Tom Martin

Democracy campaigners are calling for urgent reform of UK electoral laws, as Nigel Farage's party launches a fundraising drive among voters living in overseas tax havens

Regulator wants overhaul of legislation to end numerous exemptions

Fair and transparent decision-making in government is critical for addressing historically low levels of public trust in the UK. Recent surveys have shown

The lobbying watchdog has cleared almost every case it has investigated. Why? Because our laws are designed to be ineffective.

A letter from the Minister for Homelessness and Democracy to CSPL Chair, Doug Chalmers on regulating election finance

Government's attempt to enhance transparency through a new register system leaves much to be desired in both form and function.

In a significant step forward for democratic transparency, the Open Access web platform has expanded its reach