Ministers to crack down on political donations as Farage faces calls for second inquiry

The British government is cracking down on large political donations to increase transparency, with new measures coming this week that include restrictions on foreign-based sources. The timing coincides with fresh scrutiny of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who faces a possible second investigation into gifts he received from a convicted fraudster before becoming an MP. According to the Guardian, the reforms aim to restore public confidence in campaign finance.

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