53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?

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Answer
Yes
Source

52 (3) The return shall also contain in respect of that candidate – [...]

(d) a statement of all moneys, securities and equivalent of money received by the election agent from the candidate or any other person for the purposes of election expenses incurred or to be incurred, with a statement of the name of every person from whom they are received.

Source: Article 52 (3), Representation of the People Act, 1971 (amended 2007)

Comment

Reports from candidates must include itemized information about donation from individuals.

There are no obligations regarding income from other entities, for example from corporate or Trade Unions.

There is no obligation for the political parties to report on their finance.

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