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Reliance on political ‘mega-donors’ risks giving them ‘undue influence’, watchdog warns

The Independent UK News · 13 October 2026 at 00:01

Reliance on political ‘mega-donors’ risks giving them ‘undue influence’, watchdog warns

The Ethics and Integrity Commission said perceptions around so-called ‘mega-donors’ could be ‘damaging for trust in politics’

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Reliance on political ‘mega-donors’ risks giving them ‘undue influence’, watchdog warns

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