House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Response to the report from the Independent Review into Countering Foreign Financial Influence and Interference in UK Politics
06 July 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Steve Reed Lab Croydon North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK Government responds to Philip Rycroft's independent review on countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics
- Government announces a programme to reform and modernise elections and enhance transparency in political finance
- Measures will be implemented through the Representation of the People Bill and ongoing stakeholder engagement
Issue summary
The statement addresses the UK government's response to Philip Rycroft’s independent review on countering foreign financial influence and interference in UK politics.
Action requested
The Government announces a comprehensive programme to reform and modernise elections, enhance transparency in political finance, strengthen enforcement, and address vulnerabilities. Some measures are being implemented through the Representation of the People Bill, while others will be progressed through ongoing engagement with stakeholders. The Government is committed to determining effective means of implementation for all recommendations.
Key facts
- Philip Rycroft’s independent review was commissioned in November 2025.
- The Defending Democracy Task Force coordinates the UK's response to hostile state activity and threats to democratic processes.
- Measures include enhancing transparency, strengthening enforcement, addressing vulnerabilities in emerging channels and technologies.
- Some measures are being implemented through the Representation of the People Bill.