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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 27/08/2026
📢 The third and final episode of "Going, Going, Almost Gone: How the Super-Rich are Buying UK Democracy" is out now. Produced by Transparency International UK and Democracy for Sale, the final episode explores what's at stake in the rise of big money in British politics. ⬇️ Watch via link below
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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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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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Open Contracting Partnership @opencontracting.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🌍 Great organizations need great boards. We’re looking for new people to join OCP’s Governing Board and bring fresh perspectives, experience and challenge to our work on better public procurement. 🔗 Apply by 27 Sept www.prospect-us-site.co.uk/open-contrac... #AsiaPacific #Governance #Board
Apply now. Trustee role. Join our Governing Board
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Tax Justice UK @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
🇬🇧 From banks waving through red flags to tax havens helping criminal cash disappear, Kojo Koram explains how UK enablers helped turn criminal cash in McDonald’s bags into untraceable gold bars in Dubai vaults. taxjustice.uk/campaign/dir... for more about the UK's Dirty Money problem.
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
COVID-19 INQUIRY: VIP LANE INCREASED "RISK OF ABUSE" £10 billion of public money was wasted and five years later, nobody has yet been held to account. It's critical the Government learn the lessons from this and go further to guard against the risk of corruption in future emergencies. More ⤵️
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 14/07/2026
Today's #CovidInquiry report into PPE procurement lays bare one of the most expensive governance failures in modern British history: a botched pandemic procurement response that left frontline workers exposed, weakened the pandemic response and wasted £10 billion of public money.
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Covid-19 Inquiry reveals scale of UK pandemic PPE procurement failure — UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
UK Anti-Corruption Coalition says the billions wasted, the VIP Lane, and the near-total lack of accountability must trigger urgent reform before the next crisis  14 July 2026 - The UK Anti-Co...
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
TODAY The Covid Inquiry is set to release its final report at 12pm An emergency is no excuse for abandoning the rules on public money & no reason for no one to be held to account. Watch our short film on why this matters ⤵️ @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org
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Behind the Masks: The COVID PPE Scandal Explained
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
🆕 5,000 Covid contracts worth around £45bn. We found 135 worth £15bn carrying red flags for possible corruption. The VIP lane, ruled unlawful, delivered worse PPE at higher prices. The Covid Inquiry reports on Tuesday. Watch our film first ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlf0...
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Behind the Masks: The COVID PPE Scandal Explained
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
💷 Big money is corrupting our politics The government says democracy is not for sale - but still won't cap what a mega-donor can give. Stella Creasy's amendment would. We're backing her call for a £100,000 cap on all political donations. ⤵️
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
💷 Who gives £5 million and expects nothing in return? That's not democracy - it's access for sale. Write to your MP asking them to back a cap on all political donations ⤵ politicsnotforsale.mp.tiuk.justpost.cards
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🎬THE MONEY BEHIND OUR POLITICS Big money is corrupting UK politics. And our politics is at records highs with almost £100 million was spent at the previous election. But where does all that money actually come from? More below ⤵️ www.youtube.com/shorts/gUroW...
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How to stop dark money corrupting UK politics
YouTube video by Transparency International UK
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 29/06/2026
Spotlight's Executive Director @suehawley.bsky.social is quoted in the @financialtimes.com on the UK government's reported plans for a new "golden visa" scheme. As Sue warns, this would shred any claims that the UK’s is serious about tackling dirty money. Read more:
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
📺 CORRUPTION, NOW STREAMING We've been busy building our video capacity to shine a new light on the corruption we're fighting. Exciting content is coming soon. Corruption is a big story though & sometimes 2 mins doesn't cut it. Follow the story. Subscribe ⤵️ www.youtube.com/@Transparenc...
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Dark money is corrupting UK politics | Hidden donations & secret influence
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
💥Burnham backs public on donation caps Our polling found ⤵️ 🔹 83% of Brits believe wealthy donors use political donations to buy influence 🔹 Nearly half say they would view more favourably a party that introduced a cap & just 7% would view one less favourably. It's time to end mega donations.
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#PoliticsNotForSale 35% of political donations now come from the ultra-wealthy. When money dominates politics, ordinary people go unheard. And that's why we need your help. Send a postcard today to tell your MP it's time to end big money corrupting our politics. Details ⤵️
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#PoliticsNotForSale – Make sure your MP knows that too!
Tell your MP to support caps on political donations and campaign spending.
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 09/06/2026
Nigel Farage and Lee Anderson have made more than £1 million from GB News while serving as MPs, according to a new @desmog.com investigation. Spotlight's Kamila Kingstone is quoted in the piece, warning that huge outside earnings raise questions about whose interests MPs are representing.
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
📆Tuesday 9 June - 4:30pm - MPs debate how to make the Illicit Finance Summit a success Following the Summit's postponement, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social has secured a debate for MPs to push for real progress in the global fight against dirty money. More below ⤵️
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
💷 BIG MONEY CORRUPTS UK DEMOCRACY The last election was the most expensive in modern British history. Too often, it's our politics that pays the price. To stop the super-rich buying UK democracy, we need a cap on all donations - and recent polling finds 92% of the public agree. More ⤵️
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This Overseas Territories Day, we celebrate the relationship the UK has with its territories but also acknowledge the challenges. Secrecy in jurisdictions such as the BVI and the Cayman Islands continue to facilitate illicit finance at scale. And it comes with a serious human cost. More below ⤵️
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Finance Innovation Lab @thefinancelab.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Our new research estimates at least £325 billion of dirty money flows through the UK every year. UK - especially City of London - remains a global hub for money laundering, corruption & tax abuse. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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At least £325bn of ‘dirty money’ flows through UK each year, says report
Call for crackdown as finance linked to corruption, tax evasion and money laundering is estimated at 10% of GDP
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 22/05/2026
1/ The delay to the UK’s Illicit Finance Summit should now be used to deliver a more ambitious and credible push against dirty money. The summit, originally scheduled for 23–24 June, will now be held in December.
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 22/05/2026
1/ The delay to the UK’s Illicit Finance Summit should now be used to deliver a more ambitious and credible push against dirty money. The summit, originally scheduled for 23–24 June, will now be held in December.
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
💷 BIG MONEY CORRUPTS UK POLITICS In 2015, £1m+ donations made up just 1% of private political donations. By 2024? They made up more than a third. Today, it was put straight to the PM: the Election's Bill doesn't go far enough. It’s well past time to cap donations & end big money in politics.
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 20/05/2026
1. 🤦‍♀️ It is deeply concerning & frustrating that govt is once again being led down the garden path to reintroduce ‘golden visas’. Last summer, we wrote to the Chancellor with @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org highlighting golden visa’s illicit finance risks & lack of economic benefit. 🧵
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UK Weighs ‘Invite Only’ Investor Visa With £5 Million Price Tag
The UK is weighing a new visa that would give three years of residency to wealthy individuals investing at least £5 million ($6.7 million) in the country, as the nation seeks to revive its global attr...
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📝"There is a clear public interest in knowing who funds our politicians, and therefore who they may be indebted to when they secure positions of power." @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social writes on how Nigel Farage's failure to declare his £5m gift show the UK's political finance laws are broken. More ⤵️
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The £5 million question: why Britain's political donation rules are broken
Nigel Farage's multi-million pound gift exposes a gaping hole in our democracy
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 15/05/2026
1. It is very welcome that the Enhancing Financial Services Bill in the #KingsSpeech will provide the legislation needed to strengthen our defences against dirty money in the UK.
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🗣️"We have never seen the number [of big donors] this small and the money this big” Duncan Hames in Al Jazeera on politics' dependence on the super rich. 📈 In fact, from 2015 > 2024, £1m+ donations grew from 1% of funding to 35%. We need a donations cap to end big money corrupting our politics.
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‘Supercharged’ donations: How far-right Reform UK built a global network
Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 13/05/2026
1. 💰 We welcome the Standards Commissioner’s investigation into whether Nigel Farage should have declared a £5m gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne given shortly before he entered Parliament in 2024. 🧵 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift when he became an MP.
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Radix Big Tent - RBT @radixuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
How healthy is UK democracy? 💭 Free & interactive #webinar, Wed 13th May, 1PM Join Rachel Sylvester, Cat Smith MP, Dominic Grieve KC PC, Paris Habib, and Tom Brake to discuss the Representation of the People Bill 👇 Register and take part 🎟️https://www.radixbigtent.org.uk/events/upgrading-democracy/
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 11/05/2026
1. 👏 Great to see the Serious Fraud Office step up to a global leadership role by hosting an International Conference on Economic Crime last week. #EconomicCrime in the 21st century knows no borders so international cooperation is key to recovering stolen assets and bringing criminals to justice. 🧵
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International Conference on Economic Crime
French, Swiss and UK taskforce holds flagship event for prosecutors in London.
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Duncan Hames @duncanhames.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A £5,000,000 gift from the party’s largest backer, is neither ‘purely personal’ nor a commercial loan. It is without precedent.
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No obligation to declare £5m gift, Nigel Farage says
The Reform UK leader says the gift was
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Today, @tbij.bsky.social launches Voices For Transparency, a photo series showing the human stories behind corporate secrecy in the UK's CDOTs. 🌏 Ahead of the Illicit Finance Summit, the UK must end offshore secrecy & lead by example in the global fight against corruption. 🔗 Full series below ⤵️
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 23/04/2026
🔎 The #Mandelson scandal must be a turning point for standards in public life. Our new blog sets out 3 priorities for lasting change: accountability, lobbying reform, and Lords reform. Read more: www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/blog/peter-m... #UKPolitics #Transparency
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The Mandelson scandal must be a turning point for standards in public life — UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
The Mandelson scandal has become a watershed moment for standards in public life. At a time when trust in politics is already at rock bottom, the scandal has reinforced public concerns about influence...
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 23/04/2026
🔎 The #Mandelson scandal must be a turning point for standards in public life. Our new blog sets out 3 priorities for lasting change: accountability, lobbying reform, and Lords reform. Read more: www.ukanticorruptioncoalition.org/blog/peter-m... #UKPolitics #Transparency
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The Mandelson scandal must be a turning point for standards in public life — UK Anti-Corruption Coalition
The Mandelson scandal has become a watershed moment for standards in public life. At a time when trust in politics is already at rock bottom, the scandal has reinforced public concerns about influence...
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
🌏The UK is hosting the International Illicit Finance Summit in June. But for it to succeed, the UK needs to get it's own house in order. Yesterday, @steffanaquarone.bsky.social highlighted how the UK needs real financial transparency to stop dirty money in our Overseas Territories. More ⤵️
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21/04/2026
“Today’s revelations that No10 put the Foreign Office under pressure to put – not just one – but two political allies into key diplomatic roles points to a very concerning ‘jobs for mates’ culture and a deeply cavalier attitude to conflicts of interest..."
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 21/04/2026
NEW from @desmog.com - Nigel Farage has personally accepted at least £675k from foreign governments, companies & donors since becoming an MP. But this isn’t just about one politician. It’s about gaping holes in the UK’s rules on foreign money & political influence. www.desmog.com/2026/04/18/n...
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
❌ The Mandelson-Epstein emails again highlighted how the UK's lobbying transparency regime is woefully inadequate. Poor transparency allows well-connected individuals and companies with deep pockets to influence decisions that should be made in the public interest. More below ⤵
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The Mandelson-Epstein emails – what do they reveal about Britain’s broken lobbying system?
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 16/04/2026
MPs advertising products on behalf of private companies, or being brand ambassadors, creates very real conflicts of interest. If the MPs code of conduct doesn't address this, then it's a major gap that needs to be addressed. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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CEO of bitcoin firm championed by Nigel Farage leaves company
Resignation announced of Jai Patel, whose liquidated crypto firm was relaunched as Stack BTC this year
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 08/04/2026
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 The UK Anti-Corruption Coalition is seeking a Coalition Engagement and Communications Coordinator to support joint advocacy and impactful communications at a key moment for the UK’s anti-corruption agenda. Apply by 15 April: app.beapplied.com/apply/amv4py...
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Coalition Engagement and Communications Coordinator
The role On behalf of the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition, Transparency International UK is looking for a Coalition Engagement and Communications Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to support o...
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 13/04/2026
💸 Dirty money corrodes the rule of law and strengthens authoritarian networks. Tomorrow (April 14), the National Liberal Club hosts a timely panel on combating illicit finance, featuring @duncanhames.bsky.social and @suehawley.bsky.social. 🎟️ Tickets: members.nlc.org.uk/web/pages/ev...
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 08/04/2026
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨 The UK Anti-Corruption Coalition is seeking a Coalition Engagement and Communications Coordinator to support joint advocacy and impactful communications at a key moment for the UK’s anti-corruption agenda. Apply by 15 April: app.beapplied.com/apply/amv4py...
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Coalition Engagement and Communications Coordinator
The role On behalf of the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition, Transparency International UK is looking for a Coalition Engagement and Communications Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to support o...
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 07/04/2026
📅 Ahead of the UK’s Illicit Finance Summit in June, join us on April 14 at the National Liberal Club to discuss combatting dirty money. Great to see UKACC member organisations represented by @suehawley.bsky.social and @duncanhames.bsky.social. 🎟️ Tickets here: members.nlc.org.uk/web/pages/ev...
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🆕 BLOG Ten years ago, the Panama Papers revealed how the rich and powerful hide stolen wealth through secret offshore companies. Now the UK is hosting a global summit to tackle illicit finance — but first, it needs to finish cleaning up at home. Read more ⤵️ www.transparency.org.uk/news/ten-yea...
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Ten years after the Panama Papers, the UK has a chance to finish what they started
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🎥 10 years ago, the Panama Papers exposed corruption to the world. It uncovered billions of suspect funds moving through the global economy and how corrupt elites were hiding their stolen wealth. Since then, progress has been made but the flow of dirty money remains. 🔗Full link in comments ⤵️
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UK Anti-Corruption Coalition @ukanticorruptioncoalition.org · 03/04/2026
A decade on from the publication of the #PanamaPapers, offshore secrecy still helps the corrupt hide and move dirty money. UK Anti-Corruption Coalition members have pushed tirelessly for reform. Some progress has been made, but there is more to be done.
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 01/04/2026
💥 NEW: We welcome the government’s ‘complete ban’ on political crypto donations which hit the headlines last week, but there has since been speculation over just how comprehensive it will actually be. Here's our assessment of what needs to happen next ⬇️ www.spotlightcorruption.org/making-the-u...
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Making the UK’s crypto donations ban stick - Spotlight on Corruption
The UK's ban on political crypto donations is a powerful first step to closing down some of the routes that malign overseas and domestic actors could use to influence our politics. But a nuanced appro...
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Spotlight on Corruption @spotlightcorruption.org · 30/03/2026
🔊The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has brought its first ever #McMafia Order vs 85 luxury London properties worth over £81m. It’s great to see the CPS using #UnexplainedWealthOrders which require Su Jiangbo- the owner of the properties according to the media - to explain the origin of his wealth.
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Unexplained Wealth Order and Interim Freezing Order obtained by CPS | The Crown Prosecution Service
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Transparency International UK @transparencyuk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🆕 "In 2015, only 1 per cent of private donations came from companies and individuals giving £1 million or more; by 2024, this had risen to 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱." New research from @rosewhiff.bsky.social & @stevejgoodrich.bsky.social on the super rich's growing influence on UK politics. More ⤵️
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Taking Big Money Out of Politics
Key proposals for political finance reform
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