Shady groups have donated over half a million to political parties, investigation finds
SECRETIVE groups that have failed to register with the Electoral Commission have funnelled at least half a million pounds into political parties, an investigation by Good Law Project revealed today.
They consist of unincorporated associations, which do not have to publish accounts, disclose membership lists, use business bank accounts, or register a formal name.
Associations with membership fees do not have to declare gifts, which can also be anonymous.
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