"Political donations from individuals or groups with foreign ties should be banned."

Keir Starmer has launched an investigation into possible foreign interference in UK elections after a former Reform UK candidate was filmed offering campaign help on behalf of a Kremlin-linked operative.

The individual was recorded promising to support candidates likely to cause disruption in the election.

While the government says there is no evidence the interference changed outcomes, it has raised concerns about foreign-linked actors attempting to manipulate democratic processes.

The incident has renewed calls to tighten political donation rules, with some MPs urging a ban on contributions from individuals or entities with foreign ties to protect electoral integrity.