Political parties
Guidance and forms for political parties to help them to comply with the rules.
The independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK
The independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK
There are rules that control the financial activities of political parties and other campaigners at major elections and referendums. We ensure that these rules are followed and provide guidance to help those we regulate to comply with the rules. This area of the site provides guidance for political parties, non-party campaigners and campaigners at referendums.
If you are a candidate standing for election please visit our area of the website for candidates and agents.
If you are another regulated individual or organisation (such as a holder of a relevant elected office, unincorporated association or members association) please view the overview of rules on donations and loans to other individuals and organisations.
09-04-2018
On 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation came into force in the United Kingdom. This changed the way we manage data provided to us by parties and campaigners, and may affect how you manage the data you hold.
Guidance and forms for political parties to help them to comply with the rules.
Guidance for campaigners in referendums on how to comply with the spending rules.
All information for non-party campaigners (individuals and organisations that campaign in elections but do not stand as political parties or candidates.
Our guidance for recall petition campaigners.