Eliminating Dark Money From UK Politics
Exposing the hidden donations warping our politics, from vested interests to foreign interference
Democracy only works when people know who is trying to influence it. Yet Britain’s politics is riddled with “dark money” – hidden donations, secretive networks, and opaque funding channels that allow powerful interests to buy influence without public scrutiny.
This is one of the greatest threats to our democracy. If we don’t know who is funding politics, we can’t know whose interests are being served. Eliminating dark money is about restoring trust, protecting our sovereignty, and ensuring Britain’s politics belongs to its people – not the wealthy elite and foreign interests.
What Is Dark Money?
Dark Money refers to political spending where the true source of the funds are hidden. It flows through shell companies, untraceable trusts, or overseas accounts. It can be routed through opaque “think tanks” and campaign groups that lobby, advertise, and shape debate without revealing who pays the bills.
This is not just an issue of secrecy, it is a national security risk. It gives authoritarian regimes, foreign billionaires, and vested interests the opportunity to meddle in our democracy, funding campaigns that serve their agenda, not the people's.
Why It Matters
Dark money corrodes our democracy in three key ways:
It skews representation – those with wealth can dominate political debate, while ordinary people are sidelined.
It fuels distrust – when people suspect hidden money is calling the shots, they lose faith in politics altogether.
It opens the door to foreign interference – hostile states and global elites can funnel money into Britain to destabilise our politics and push their agenda.
If Britain is to have a politics that belongs to the people, not the powerful, this must end.
Our Campaign to End Dark Money
We are fighting for:
Full transparency of donations – no more loopholes, no more secrecy. Every pound spent on politics should be traceable, wherever it comes from.
Stronger regulation – campaign groups, think tanks, and pressure organisations must be held to the same standards of openness as political parties.
Protection against foreign interference – closing offshore routes, tightening corporate donation rules, and empowering regulators to root out hidden foreign money.
Enforcement that works – regulators need real teeth to investigate, penalise, and deter violations.
By closing the loopholes, shining a light on hidden influence, and empowering watchdogs to act, we can end the era of dark money in British politics.
A Brighter Future for Democracy
Ending dark money is not a side issue, it is essential for protecting Britain’s sovereignty and the integrity of our democracy. People deserve to know who is shaping the choices in front of them, who is paying for campaigns, and who stands to benefit from the decisions politicians make.
Eliminating dark money means ordinary people can believe that politics is about them, not about unseen funders and foreign influence. It is about rebuilding faith in democracy itself.
We are committed to making that future a reality.
