Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government written question – answered at on 17 June 2026.
David Simmonds
Opposition Whip (Commons), Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the proposed retrospective ban on cryptocurrency donations will apply to unreportable donations below (a) £500 under the Political Parties Elections Act 2000 and (b) £50 under the Representation of the People Act.
Samantha Dixon
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
As announced by the Secretary of State on 25 March 2026, the Government will introduce a moratorium on the acceptance of political donations made using cryptoassets. This moratorium will apply to cryptoasset donations of any value, including those valued under existing donation thresholds in law of £500 for parties and £50 for candidates.
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