Correspondence

Political party spending limits: independent assessment

Correspondence between the Minster for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy and the Electoral Commission regarding an independent assessment of political party spending limits.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Samantha Dixon MBE MP
• Published: 17 July 2026

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Letter to the Electoral Commission: spending limits review (10 July 2026)

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Response to Minister Dixon: spending limit review (13 July 2026)

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Under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the government may amend spending limits through secondary legislation following recommendations from the Electoral Commission.

To inform any future consideration of these limits, the government has asked the commission to review, by July 2027, the spending limits that apply to registered political parties and third-party campaigners at reserved elections, and to provide advice on whether they remain appropriate.

Published 17 July 2026