Labour MPs to rebel on political funding reforms, demanding tougher measures

Exclusive: Demands include ban on cryptocurrency donations after controversies over Nigel Farage funding

Labour MPs are to rebel next week over the government’s reforms to political funding, pushing ministers to introduce tougher measures including a ban on cryptocurrency donations and much lower spending limits.

MPs on the all-party, anti-corruption group are canvassing support for four amendments to the representation of the people bill that would significantly tighten the government’s plans.

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