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Government Requests Review of Political Party Spending Limits

The government has requested that the Electoral Commission review the spending limits for political parties, third-party campaigners, and candidates at reserved elections. The review is to be completed by July 2027 and will inform any future consideration of these limits.

According to correspondence published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, and the First Secretary of State have written to the Electoral Commission regarding this independent assessment. The request is made under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, which allows the government to amend spending limits through secondary legislation following recommendations from the Electoral Commission.

The review will assess whether the current spending limits remain appropriate. The government has asked the Electoral Commission to provide advice based on its findings.

Letting agents and inventory clerks may wish to note this development, as any changes to political party spending rules could impact the broader regulatory environment in which property professionals operate.