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Electoral Commission Committee
11 January 2024
Lead MP
Alistair Carmichael
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
TaxationDemocracy & ElectionsStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Alistair Carmichael raised concerns about electoral commission committee in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Asked whether the committee has had recent discussions with the Electoral Commission on the potential impact of increased electoral party spending limits on the democratic process. He also highlighted concerns over transparency, citing an example from The Daily Mirror that the Conservative Party is already exceeding Donald Trump’s campaign expenditure.
Cat Smith
Lab
Lancaster and Wyre
Responded by stating that the committee discussed the matter with the Electoral Commission in November. She mentioned the commission's concern about increased spending limits, which risk higher-spending parties having greater influence. Cat also noted that the commission is advocating for changes to improve public trust and confidence.
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