Written Evidence: Representation of the People Bill - Justin Fisher

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Prof Justin Fisher submitted written evidence to the Public Bill Committee on the Representation of the People Bill.

In his evidence, he proposed:

  • The limitation on company donations should be relative to profits generated after tax in the UK, rather than revenue.
  • The stipulations regarding the citizenship of registrable persons having significant control of a company should be removed.
  • The value of party spending limits should be adjusted for inflation every five years.
  • The recommendation of a moratorium on cryptocurrency donations is welcome.
  • The recognition of the challenges posed by donations made by overseas voters is very welcome, but the government should recognise the precedent that the proposed caps on these donations establish.

See the full written evidence here (published by the Public Bill Committee April 2026)