The UK government is proposing to limit annual political donations from British citizens living abroad to £100,000, with plans to apply the restriction retroactively from March 2026. The move aims to tighten controls on foreign influence in domestic elections, though critics argue it could discourage expatriates from supporting political campaigns. Details remain unclear on how the cap will be enforced or whether existing contributions will be reviewed. The policy shift follows broader debates over transparency in political funding.
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
