Election spending cap could be cut as Reform plans how to use £72m

But the watchdog is considering whether spending limits should be LOWERED and whether the regulated period should extend beyond 12 months as campaigning increasingly takes place between elections. Recommendations are expected next July and could be introduced before the next general election. The Electoral Commission is reviewing election spending limits as Reform UK plans how to use £72m from Ben

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Election spending cap could be cut as Reform plans how to use £72m

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But the watchdog is considering whether spending limits should be LOWERED and whether the regulated period should extend beyond 12 months as campaigning increasingly takes place between elections. Recommendations are expected next July and could be introduced before the next general election. The Electoral Commission is reviewing election spending limits as Reform UK plans how to use £72m from Ben