Government to clamp down on excessive election campaign spending

Saturday, 5 September 2015 00:00

Government is legislating against excessive money spent on electioneering by prospective MHKs.

A number of amendments to the Representation of the People Act will come into effect from 23rd September this year.

It includes a limitation on costs above £2,000 plus 50 pence per registered elector for any overall campaign.

Last year, a consultation garnered 20 responses from interested parties including existing MHKs, MLCs and legal practitioners.

Chief Minister Allan Bell explains why:

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