House of Commons · Petition P003226
Political Donations and Public Contracts
14 July 2026
Presented 1 time by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning political donations and public contracts was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue summary
The petition calls for a ban on political donors receiving public contracts from governments of the parties they have donated to, arguing that such practices create a perception of influence peddling rather than transparent decision-making focused on improving living standards and services.
Action requested
The House of Commons urges the Government to ban political donors from receiving public contracts with Governments of political parties they have donated to.
Key facts
- More than 4,000 UK residents signed the petition. Companies donating to political parties have received billions in public contracts.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 14 July 2026
I rise to present a petition, alongside a corresponding online petition, which has been signed by more than 4,000 UK residents, calling for a ban on political donors getting contracts from Governments they helped to fund. Big money donors do not give out of kindness; they pay for access and influence. The evidence shows that it is a smart investment, because the firms have landed billions in Government contracts. If we want to build a better country, we need a better kind of politics, and tackling the corrosive influence of big money is the first step to rebuilding public trust. The petitioners “therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to ban political donors from receiving public contracts with Governments of political parties” to which they have donated,