Campaign spending: Political parties and non-party campaigners

Summary box

Before elections and referendums, there is a regulated period for the campaign that puts a limit on spending. These limits apply to candidates, political parties and non-party campaigners.

Spending limits vary for different elections.

Intro

Every year, we publish specific guidance for elections that are taking place that year. Our guidance sets out:

  • the particular spending limits that apply
  • the period that the limits apply for
  • the reporting deadlines for those elections 

You can view spending at past elections and referendums on Political Finance Online, so you can see what political parties, campaigners and other groups spent.

Chart: Spending by party and election

Spending breakdown