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Caroline Nokes

MP for Romsey and Southampton North · Conservative · United Kingdom

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

“I was overseas when the tributes to the Clerk of the House were made last week, so I would just like to correct the Minister: the Clerk of the House cannot be very long serving, because he is clearly an incredibly young man and far too young to retire. I add my thanks to him for all the support and help he has given me in this role.”

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“I will now announce the result of today’s deferred Divisions. On the draft Railways (Interoperability in Northern Ireland) (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, the Ayes were 345 and the Noes were 108, so the Ayes have it.”

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“I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving notice of his point of order. He will know that the Chair is not responsible for Ministers’ remarks in the Chamber, but I am sure that Members on the Treasury Bench will have heard his comments and that if a correction is needed, one will be made. Petition”

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“I will now announce the results of today’s deferred Divisions. On the draft ACAS Code of Practice on Time Off for Trade Union Duties and Activities, the Ayes were 328, the Noes were 114, so the Ayes have it.”

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“I thank the hon. Member for his point of order. He will know—as, indeed, will the whole House—how important it is for Ministers to provide timely responses to correspondence from Members. Those on the Treasury Bench will have heard his concerns, and I note that it is the Leader of the House who is listening to this.”

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“We now come to the first Select Committee statement. The Chair of the Procedure Committee, the hon. Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith), will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which time no interventions may be taken. At the conclusion of her statement, Members may ask questions on the subject of the statement.”

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  1. “(3C) In this section— “Cryptoassets” has the meaning given by Regulation 14A(3)(a) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017; “Custodian wallet provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; “Cryptoasset exchange provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.’” The purpose of this new clause is to prevent parties, regulated donees (including third party campaigners) and candidates from accepting donations in cryptoassets or from the proceeds of cryptoassets, to reduce the risks of anonymous and impermissible donations.”

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  2. “(4) In Schedule 2A, Section 6 (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), after subparagraph (3), insert— ‘(3A) Any relevant donation received by a candidate or their election agent which is— (a) made wholly or in part with cryptoassets, (b) made from the proceeds generated by crypto-assets such as digital tokens and memecoins, or (c) accepted by means of a custodian wallet provider or cryptoasset exchange provider, shall be regarded as a donation received by a candidate or their election agent who is not a permissible donor. (3B) Within three months of the coming into force of this section, the Commission must publish guidance in relation to the matters in subsection (3A).”

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  3. “(9) In this section— “Cryptoassets” has the meaning given by Regulation 14A(3)(a) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017; “Custodian wallet provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; “Cryptoasset exchange provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.’ (3) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (4).”

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  4. “which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors), at end insert— ‘(7) Any donation received by a registered party or regulated donee which is— (a) made wholly or in part with cryptoassets; or (b) made from the proceeds generated by crypto-assets such as digital tokens and memecoins; or (c) accepted by means of a custodian wallet provider or cryptoasset exchange provider, shall be regarded as a donation received by the party from a person who is not a permissible donor. (8) Within three months of the coming into force of this section, the Electoral Commission must publish guidance in relation to the matters in subsection (7).”

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  5. “(4) For the purposes of this rule— “enhanced DBS check” means an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service for the purposes of Part V of the Police Act 1997; “enhanced DBS certificate” means a certificate issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service following an enhanced DBS check.’” This new clause would require candidates in a local government election in England and Wales to undertake an enhanced DBS check and obtain the resulting certificate before they can be validly nominated as a candidate. New clause 34— Prohibition on accepting donations in cryptoassets to political parties and candidates — “(1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) In section 55 (payments etc.”

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  6. “(2) After rule 4 (nomination of candidates) insert— ‘(4A)(1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person has— (a) undertaken an enhanced DBS check; and (b) obtained an enhanced DBS certificate. (2) The Secretary of State may make regulations which make necessary provision for the designation of an organisation from which the DBS check under paragraph 1 must be requested. (3) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament draft regulations under paragraph 2 before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the Representation of the People Act 2026 is passed.”

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  7. “(4) For the purposes of this rule— “enhanced DBS check” means an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service for the purposes of Part V of the Police Act 1997; “enhanced DBS certificate” means a certificate issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service following an enhanced DBS check.’” This new clause would require candidates in a parliamentary election to undertake an enhanced DBS check and obtain the resulting certificate before they can be validly nominated as a candidate. New clause 33— Local government elections (England and Wales): Requirement to obtain an enhanced disclosure and barring service check— “(1) The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 are amended as follows.”

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  8. “(2) The Secretary of State may make regulations which make necessary provision for the designation of one or more organisation from which the DBS check under paragraph 1 must be requested. (3) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament draft regulations under paragraph 2 before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the Representation of the People Act 2026 is passed.”

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  9. “(6) The response to the report must contain proposals informed by the Electoral Commission’s report.” This new clause would require the Electoral Commission to conduct a review of how campaign expenditure limits could apply on an annual basis for political parties, candidates and third parties, and for the Government to respond to the report and bring forward proposals based on the Electoral Commission’s findings. New clause 32— Parliamentary elections: Requirement to obtain an enhanced disclosure and barring service check — “(1) Schedule 1 of RPA 1983 is amended as follows. (2) After rule 6 (nomination of candidates) insert— ‘(6AA)(1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person has— (a) undertaken an enhanced DBS check; and (b) obtained an enhanced DBS certificate.”

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  10. “(2) The review must consider how annual campaign expenditure limits could— (a) promote transparency and fairness in elections; (b) limit the risk of foreign interference in elections; and (c) be implemented in a proportionate manner without undue impact on political parties, candidates and third parties. (3) In conducting the review, the Electoral Commission must consult the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission and the Ethics and Integrity Commission. (4) The Electoral Commission must publish a report of its findings no later than 6 months after the day on which this Act is passed. (5) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the publication of the report, lay before both Houses of Parliament, a response to the report.”

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  11. “(5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” This new clause would prevent non-permissible donors from funding political advertising, whether or not related to a relevant election, and provide the Secretary of State with regulation making powers to enable this prohibition to be enforced. New clause 30 —Review of how limits on campaign expenditure could apply on annual basis— “(1) The Electoral Commission must conduct a review of how campaign expenditure limits could apply on an annual basis for political parties, candidates and third parties.”

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  12. “(2) For the purposes of this section— ‘political advertising’ means any materials or activities with a view to promoting a political party, candidate or campaign; ‘relevant election’ has the same meaning as in Part II of PPERA. (3) The Secretary of State must, within six months of the passing of this Act, by regulations amend, repeal or revoke any enactment, including this Act and other electoral legislation, where the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the purposes of subsection (1). (4) Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Electoral Commission; and (b) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

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  13. “(6) In Section 41 of the Elections Act 2022 (requirement to include information with electronic material) after subsection (3)(b) insert— ‘(c) a statement declaring the original source of the funding used to pay for the promotion or publication of the material.’” This new clause prevents controlled expenditure and expenses by non-permissible donors, including foreign-funded advertising, by reducing the existing £700 spending limit for such donors to nil. It also requires that campaign material includes a statement declaring the origin of its funding. New clause 29— Prohibition of political advertising by non-permissible donors— “(1) A person or organisation that is not a permissible donor must not incur any expenditure on political advertising, whether or not related to a relevant election.”

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  14. “New clause 28— Prohibition of controlled expenditure and expenses by non-permissible donors — “(1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4). (2) In Section 89A (restriction on which third parties may incur controlled expenditure) leave out subsection (2). (3) In Section 89B (restriction on which third parties may incur controlled expenditure: Senedd Cymru elections) leave out subsection (2). (4) In Section 89B (restriction on which third parties may incur controlled expenditure: Scottish Parliament elections) leave out subsection (2). (5) In Section 75 of RPA 1983 (prohibition of expenses not authorised by election agent) leave out— (a) subsection 1ZZB(a); (b) subsection 1ZA.”

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  15. “(4) The report published under subsection (1) must include any recommendations considered necessary to protect the integrity of United Kingdom elections. (5) For the purposes of this section, ‘the integrity of United Kingdom elections’ means the extent to which elections are considered to be free and fair, and have public confidence in their outcomes.” This new clause requires the Government to publish a report on electoral interference originating from the USA and its impact on the integrity of elections in the United Kingdom, focusing on the extent of algorithmic amplification of campaign material by US-based social media companies and of donations from US-based companies and business leaders.”

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  16. “(2) The report published under subsection (1) must review the extent of the following activities and their impact on voters— (a) United States-based social media companies amplifying electoral campaign material via algorithms; and (b) donations made to registered political parties, think-tanks, lobbying firms and other regulated donees in the United Kingdom originating from— (i) the United States Government, (ii) United States-based companies, and (iii) business leaders with United States citizenship. (3) The report must also set out information about the nature of any campaigns receiving donations from those set out in subsection (2), including— (a) the stated aims attached to any donations made; and (b) any agreements between donees and organisations in receipt of such donations.”

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  17. “New clause 27— Report on interference in UK elections originating from the United States of America— “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish a report on the extent of electoral interference originating from the United States of America and its impact on the integrity of elections in the United Kingdom.”

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  18. “(2B) A company which would otherwise fall within subsection (2)(b) is not a permissible donor if that company— (a) has been awarded a public contract within the previous ten years, or (b) is a parent undertaking or subsidiary undertaking of a company falling within paragraph (a).’ (3) After subsection (8) insert— ‘(9) In this section— “public contract” has the meaning given by section 3 (public contracts) of the Procurement Act 2023; “significant control” has the meaning given by section 790C (key terms) of the Companies Act 2006; “parent undertaking” and “subsidiary undertaking” have the meanings given by section 1162 (parent and subsidiary undertakings) of the Companies Act 2006.’” This amendment would prevent individuals and companies connected to public contracts within the previous ten years from being treated as permissible donors under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.”

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  19. “New clause 26 —Restrictions on permitted donors: public contracts— “(1) Section 54 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (permissible donors) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (2) insert— ‘(2A) An individual who would otherwise fall within subsection (2)(a) is not a permissible donor if that individual— (a) has significant control of a company which has been awarded a public contract within the previous ten years, or (b) has significant control of a company which is a parent undertaking or subsidiary undertaking of a company falling within paragraph (a).”

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  20. “(4) Further to subsection (3), a ‘property development or construction undertaking’ includes— (a) any person who is acting on behalf of a property development or construction undertaking, (b) any person who is funded either directly or indirectly by a property development or construction undertaking, and (c) any subsidiaries or holding companies of a property development or construction undertaking. (5) The Electoral Commission may issue guidance for the purposes of determining whether an undertaking is a property development or construction undertaking.” This new clause would mean that a property developer or construction undertaking would not be a permissible donor to a registered party, recognised third party, regulated donee or permitted participant.”

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  21. “(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person is a “property development or construction undertaking” if they are a body corporate, partnership, limited liability partnership, or unincorporated association, of such an undertaking which carries out, whether wholly or substantially, activities consisting of— (a) the acquisition, disposal, or development of land for commercial or residential purposes, (b) property speculation, (c) the construction, renovation, or substantial alteration of buildings or infrastructure, or (d) the provision of construction services as a principal contractor, and whose principal business activities fall within such Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State.”

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  22. “It also places a duty on political parties to ensure that their candidates have made this declaration. New clause 25 —Permissible donors not to include property development and construction undertakings— “(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of PPERA 2000 and any other enactment, a person is not a permissible donor to a registered party, recognised third party, regulated donee or permitted participant if they meet the conditions in subsections (2). (2) The conditions in this subsection are that the person is a property development or construction undertaking as defined under subsections (3) and (4).”

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  23. “(3) For the purposes of this rule, a person or organisation connected to the government of the Russian Federation means anyone who has at any time been— (a) a member of, or (b) a politically-appointed adviser to the government of the Russian Federation.” (3) In rule 6A (nomination papers: name of registered political party), at the end insert— “(4) A registered political party is under a duty to ensure that a candidate has made the declaration required by rule 8A, and a certificate under paragraph (1) or (1B) may not be issued by or on behalf of the registered nominating officer of the party in respect of a candidate unless this duty has been discharged.’” This new clause would require candidates to declare past or current income or gifts from the government of the Russian Federation or from any person or organisation connected to that government.”

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  24. “New clause 24 —Declaration of income or gifts from the Russian Federation— “(1) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— ‘Declaration of income or gifts from the Russian Federation 8A (1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person makes a declaration stating whether they have received in the past or are currently in receipt of any income or gifts from— (a) the government of the Russian Federation, or (b) any person or organisation connected to the government of the Russian Federation. (2) The declaration must be— (a) in the prescribed form, (b) signed by the person, and (c) delivered at the place and within the time for the delivery of nomination papers.”

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  25. “(2) For the purposes of this section— (a) a payment or benefit includes, but is not limited to, remuneration for publishing, promoting or interacting with content on a social media platform, (b) a social media platform means an electronic medium or service through which users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including, without limitation, videos, photographs, blogs, podcasts, messages, emails, or website profiles or locations.’” This new clause prohibits members of registered parties, members associations, holders of relevant elective offices and electoral candidates from receiving any payment, remuneration, or financial benefit in exchange for posting, promoting, or interacting with content on social media.”

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  26. “(4) After paragraph 6 insert— ‘Prohibition on payments for social media activity 6A (1) A candidate or their election agent must not accept any payment, remuneration or other financial benefit, whether or not on commercial terms, from any person or organisation in connection with activity on a social media platform.”

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  27. “(2) For the purposes of this section— (a) a payment or benefit includes, but is not limited to, remuneration for publishing, promoting or interacting with content on a social media platform, (b) a social media platform means an electronic medium or service through which users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including, without limitation, videos, photographs, blogs, podcasts, messages, emails, or website profiles or locations.’ (3) Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 (control of donations to candidates) is amended as set out in subsection (4).”

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  28. “New clause 23— Prohibition on remuneration for social media activity— “(1) Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After paragraph 6 insert— ‘Prohibition on payments for social media activity 6C (1) A regulated donee must not accept any payment, remuneration or other financial benefit, whether or not on commercial terms, from any person or organisation in connection with activity on a social media platform.”

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  29. “(2) In subsection (2)(b) after ‘Kingdom’ insert ‘, subject to the exemption in subsection (2A).’ (3) After subsection (2) insert— ‘(2A) A company is not a permissible donor if it is an oil and gas company.’ (4) After subsection (8) insert— ‘(9) For the purposes of this section, “an oil and gas company” means any company which derives over 50% of its annual revenue from the extraction, acquisition, transportation, processing, supply or disposal of petroleum or natural gas, or a combination of the two.’” This new clause provides that an oil and gas company would not be a permissible donor for the purposes of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.”

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  30. “(10) No later than three years after a report under subsection (9) has been laid the Secretary of State must commission a new review under subsection (5) for the purposes of determining whether the cap under subsection (1) should be amended.’” This new clause requires the Secretary of State to set an annual cap on permissible political donations from a person, following an independent review to be conducted every three years. New clause 22 —Permissible donors not to include oil and gas companies— “(1) Section 54 of PPERA 2000 (permissible donors) is amended as follows.”

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  31. “(7) The Secretary of State must appoint an independent person or panel with relevant experience to conduct the review. (8) The person or panel appointed under subsection (7) must— (a) consult the Electoral Commission and any other persons the person or panel considers relevant; and (b) prepare and publish a report of its findings. (9) The Secretary of State must lay the report under subsection (8)(b) before both Houses of Parliament as soon as practicable after receiving it.”

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  32. “(3) The Secretary of State must by regulations specify the donation limit for the purposes of subsection (1) within three months of the day on which this Act is passed. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. (5) Before laying a draft statutory instrument containing regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must commission an independent review of the level of the cap on political donations. (6) The review must consider and make recommendations on the level of the cap in light of— (a) the prevailing economic conditions; (b) the effect of the cap on democratic participation and political competition; and (c) any other matters the Secretary of State considers relevant.”

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  33. “New clause 21 —Cap on political donations— “(1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as follows. (2) After section 54B (declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied) insert— ‘54C Power to set cap on political donations (1) A registered party must not accept a donation from a person if the value of donations from that person during the course of that calendar year exceeds the maximum amount specified by regulations made under subsection (3). (2) Where a registered party receives a donation which would cause the limit for the purposes of subsection (1) to be exceeded, the amount by which the limit is exceeded is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as a donation received from a person who is not a permissible donor.”

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  34. “to certain foreign nationals— “(1) The RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3). (2) In section 1 (parliamentary electors), in subsection (1)(c), after ‘Ireland,’ insert ‘a qualifying EU citizen, or a qualifying foreign national’. (3) In section 2 (local government electors)— (a) in subsection (1)(c) leave out “(in Wales)” (b) in subsection (1)(c)(i), after ‘rights’ insert ‘or a qualifying foreign citizen;’.” This new clause would extend the franchise in parliamentary elections to include qualifying EU citizens and to foreign nationals with a right to enter or remain in the UK, and to extend the local government franchise in England to foreign citizens with a right to enter or remain in the UK.”

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  35. “(3) In preparing the report, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) overseas electors; (b) electoral administrators; (c) His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service; and (d) such other persons as the Secretary of State believe appropriate. (4) For the purpose of this section, an ‘overseas elector’ is a person who fulfils the requirements for an overseas elector in section 1 (extension of parliamentary franchise) of the RPA 1985.” This new clause would require the Secretary of State to conduct feasibility studies on proposals to improve overseas voting, as recommended by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee’s Second Report of Session 2024-6, Review of the 2024 general election. New clause 20 —Extension of right to vote etc.”

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  36. “(2) The report must consider the feasibility of proposals for— (a) the use of United Kingdom Embassies, High Commissions or consulates as if they were a polling station as set out in Schedule 1 of RPA1983; (b) the digital transmission and printing of ballot papers; (c) voting by telephone; (d) secure electronic voting; (e) changes to deadlines and practices as set out in Schedule 1 of RPA1983 to enable earlier despatch of ballots for overseas voters; (f) informing overseas voters on early registration and voting options; (g) extended proxy voting arrangements for overseas voters; and (h) any other measures to improve the speed, accuracy and security of voting by overseas electors as the Secretary of State believes appropriate.”

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  37. “It also amends the parliamentary election rules to require candidates (including incumbent MPs) to formally declare any past earnings from these entities in order to be validly nominated to stand for election. New clause 19 —Overseas electors: Review of feasibility of proposals for facilitating overseas ballots— “(1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish and lay before both Houses of Parliament a report on proposals for facilitating overseas electors to vote in parliamentary elections.”

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  38. “(4) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— ‘Declaration of past earnings from foreign state broadcasters (1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person makes a declaration stating whether they have received any past or current earnings, payments or benefits from a foreign state broadcaster prescribed under paragraph 6A of Schedule 7 to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (2) The declaration must be— (a) in the prescribed form, (b) signed by the person, and (c) delivered at the place and within the time for the delivery of nomination papers.’” This new clause prohibits politicians (regulated donors) from receiving any payment from prescribed foreign state broadcasters.”

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  39. “(2) The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe a foreign state broadcaster for the purposes of this paragraph where the Secretary of State considers the broadcaster is acting on behalf of, or producing propaganda for, a foreign power. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, a payment or benefit includes, but is not limited to, remuneration for appearing on, hosting, or contributing to broadcasts or programmes.’ (3) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as set out in subsection (4).”

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  40. “(4) In preparing the report, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Electoral Commission; (b) Scottish Ministers; (c) Welsh Ministers; (d) the relevant Northern Ireland department; and (e) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.” New clause 18 —Payments from foreign state broadcasters to politicians and candidates— “(1) Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After paragraph 6 insert— ‘Prohibition on payments from foreign state broadcasters (1) A regulated donee must not accept any payment, remuneration or other financial benefit, whether or not on commercial terms, from a prescribed foreign state broadcaster.”

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  41. “New clause 16 —Impact of the Act on trust in elections— “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish and lay before both Houses of Parliament a report into the impact of the Act's provisions on trust in elections. (2) Any report made under subsection (1) must make proposals on any further measures required to increase trust in elections. (3) For the purposes of this section, "trust in elections" includes public confidence in the fairness of elections, the voting systems used, and the representativeness of election results.”

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  42. “(6) In this section— “Cryptoassets” has the meaning given by Regulation 14A(3)(a) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017; “Custodian wallet provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC(3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002; “Cryptoasset exchange provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC(3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.’” This new clause amends PPERA 2000 to require registered political parties to compile and submit a one-off report to the Electoral Commission detailing the source, value, and dates of any donations made via cryptoassets, or accepted via crypto wallets/exchanges, over the past five years.”

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  43. “(4) In this section, “the relevant details” in relation to a donation means— (a) the name and address of the donor; (b) the amount or value of the donation; (c) the date on which the donation was received; and (d) the date on which, and the way in which, any necessary steps were taken regarding the donation under section 56 (acceptance or return of donations: general). (5) The report must be delivered to the Commission within the period of 14 days beginning with the end of the period mentioned in subsection (1).”

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  44. “(2) After section 66 (declaration by treasurer in donation report) insert— ‘66A Report on past donations involving cryptoassets (1) The treasurer of a registered party must, within the period of six months beginning with the day on which this section comes into force, prepare a report under this section. (2) The report must record the relevant details in relation to each donation received by the party during the relevant 5-year period which was— (a) made wholly or in part with cryptoassets; or (b) accepted by means of a custodian wallet provider or cryptoasset exchange provider. (3) For the purposes of this section, the “relevant 5-year period” means the period of 5 years ending with the day on which this section comes into force.”

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  45. “New clause 14— Repeal of voter identification requirements — “(1) In the Elections Act 2022 omit section 1 (voter identification). (2) In the Elections Act 2022 omit Schedule 1. (3) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (4) In rule 37 (voting procedure), omit paragraphs (1A) to (1G).” This new clause repeals the provisions of the Elections Act 2022 that introduced the requirement for voters in Great Britain to produce photographic identification at polling stations. It is linked to Amendment 2. New clause 15 —Disclosure of past donations in cryptoassets— “(1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as follows.”

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  46. “(2) After subsection (3)(b) insert— “(c) where the electronic material consists of or includes image, audio or video content that has been generated or materially altered by means of generative artificial intelligence, a statement that such artificial intelligence has been used.” (2A) In this section, ‘generative artificial intelligence’ means a machine-based system that can, for a given set of human-defined prompts or objectives, generate new image, audio or video content.” This new clause amends the digital imprint rules in the Elections Act 2022 to require that any political campaigning material which contains images, audio, or video generated or materially altered by AI must include a statement that such artificial intelligence has been used.”

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  47. “(4) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.’” This new clause requires registered political parties to produce an annual statement detailing how they have mitigated risks relating to donations from foreign nations. It also requires parties to commission an annual independent investigation into donations they receive from foreign-owned UK entities, with the findings submitted to the Electoral Commission. New clause 13— Information to be included with electronic material: generative artificial intelligence— “(1) Section 41 of the Elections Act 2022 (requirement to include information with electronic material) is amended as follows.”

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  48. “66B Annual independent investigation of donations by foreign-owned UK entities (1) A registered party must, in respect of each calendar year, arrange for an independent investigation to be conducted into any donations received by the party from a foreign-owned UK entity. (2) A report of the independent investigation must be submitted to the Commission by the treasurer of the party within six months of the end of the calendar year to which it relates. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about— (a) the appointment and qualifications of an independent investigator for the purposes of this section; (b) the definition of a “foreign-owned UK entity”; and (c) the required contents of the investigation report.”

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  49. “It also places a duty on political parties to ensure their candidates have made this declaration before authorising them to stand on behalf of the party. New clause 12— Annual statements on foreign donation risks and independent investigations— “(1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as follows. (2) After section 66 (declaration by treasurer in donation report) insert— ‘66A Annual statement on mitigation of foreign donation risks (1) The treasurer of a registered party must, in respect of each calendar year, prepare a statement setting out the steps taken by the party to mitigate risks relating to donations originating from a foreign nation. (2) The statement must be delivered to the Commission alongside the party's statement of accounts for that year.”

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  50. “(3) For the purposes of this rule, a person or organisation connected to the government of any foreign nation means anyone who has at any time been— (a) a member of, or (b) a politically-appointed adviser to a foreign administration.’ (3) In rule 6A (nomination papers: name of registered political party), at the end insert— ‘(4) A registered political party is under a duty to ensure that a candidate has made the declaration required by rule 8A, and a certificate under paragraph (1) or (1B) may not be issued by or on behalf of the registered nominating officer of the party in respect of a candidate unless this duty has been discharged.’” This new clause would require candidates to declare any income or gifts from foreign nations or connected entities in order to be validly nominated.”

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