Guidance for (Acting) Returning Officers administering a UK Parliamentary election in Great Britain

Expenses returns from non-party campaigners

You have the power to request a spending return from local non-party campaigners who campaign for or against individual candidates at a UK Parliamentary general election and who are not otherwise required to submit a return. It is important to note that this is a power and not a duty. If you require further information about this power, you should contact your local Commission team.

You can request a spending return during the period of six months beginning with polling day, and the request must be complied with within 21 calendar days beginning with the day on which the request is received.

Last updated: 19 December 2023