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Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act
Summary
This Act makes lobbying, political campaigning, and trade unions more transparent by requiring them to be honest about their activities and spending. It means the public can find out who is trying to influence politicians, how much money is being spent, and what trade unions are doing with their members' money.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means wanting more openness about who is trying to influence politicians and how they spend money. It helps the public know who is lobbying Parliament, making sure politicians' decisions aren't secretly influenced by hidden groups.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act makes it too difficult for charities, campaign groups, and unions to do their work because of complicated rules. They're concerned it could stop ordinary people from having a voice in politics if the requirements are too strict.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote5 votes
100% Support · 50% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading17 Jul 2013
- 2nd reading3 Sept 2013
- Committee stage9 Sept 2013
- Report stage8 Oct 2013
- 3rd reading9 Oct 2013
Lords
- 1st reading9 Oct 2013
- 2nd reading22 Oct 2013
- Committee stage5 Nov 2013
- Report stage13 Jan 2014
- 3rd reading21 Jan 2014
Royal Assent30 Jan 2014
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