Starmer must protect elections from foreign interference, says watchdog

Exclusive: Electoral Commission wants law changed amid concern over Elon Musk’s plan to donate to Reform UK

Keir Starmer must strengthen the rules around political donations to protect the electoral system from foreign interference, the Electoral Commission has said, amid rising concerns about Elon Musk’s plans to donate millions of pounds to Reform UK.

Vijay Rangarajan, chief executive of the elections watchdog, said that linking donations to political parties to the UK profits of companies owned by foreigners was one of the urgent changes needed to retain the trust of voters.

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