Candidate spending in the 2024 general election
Candidate spending was higher in the 2024 general election than in the 2019 general election. Candidate spending is regulated differently to party spending.
Lobbying in UK politics
Lobbying is when an individual or group tries to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular policy or campaign.
The Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission oversees UK elections and political finance. Public approval of the commission is high, but reviews have proposed potential reforms.
