Conservatives reported 1.1 million from Mary V Doran, while Labour’s major funding came from long-standing donors and unions.

In the same period, Conservatives raised about 6 million in donations, including a 1.1 million top gift from Mary V Doran.

Labour and Conservative parties each declared around 4 million in private donations for the period, with Labour receiving notable sums from Lord Sainsbury and Gary Lubner plus substantial union support; Greens and Lib Dems reported smaller totals.

Electoral Commission official notes transparency in reporting but acknowledges calls for reform as the government proposes changes to strengthen political finance rules.

Amid scrutiny over Reform UK’s funding, new donations arrive as Labour pushes for tighter controls, including bans on crypto giving and caps on donations from British citizens abroad.

Labour has proposed a cap of 100,000 per year on foreign-based donations, a move intended to curb foreign influence in UK politics.

UK government applies a 100,000 cap on gifts from British citizens living overseas, retroactively from late March, a move contested by Reform UK as an attempt to starve their funding.

Reform UK says Harborne’s 5 million donation did not require declaration under a parliamentary rule excluding purely personal gifts.

Electoral Commission data shows only donations above 11,180 are reported; smaller gifts and membership fees are not included.

Some see Andy Burnham as a potential ally for electoral reform, potentially softening donor regulation.

Reform UK’s fundraising momentum follows strong local election results and polling leads, with Nigel Farage seen as a possible future prime minister before the 2029 election.

Reform UK disclosed over 9 million in donations for Q1 2026, led by a 3 million cash donation from crypto magnate Christopher Harborne and a major contribution from Ben Delo.