Government to clamp down on excessive election campaign spending

A number of amendments to the Representation of the People Act will come into effect from 23rd September this year. 

 

It includes a limitation on costs above £2,000 plus 50 pence per registered elector for any overall campaign.  

 

Last year, a consultation garnered 20 responses from interested parties including existing MHKs, MLCs and legal practitioners.

 

Chief Minister Allan Bell explains why: