News from The Labour Party

Labour Party statement: in response to CPS decision today

The Labour Party has always taken the view that we should be beyond reproach with regard to accepting and reporting donations and we are the Party that has reformed the area of political donations to increase transparency and accountability.

The Labour Party notes that this matter has been concluded and that it has been made clear that no-one sought to break any rules. The Labour Party put aside the donations in question in 2007 and will now seek advice about the best way to repay these donations.

There has already been an internal inquiry and the comprehensive corporate governance procedures that have been recommended have been put in place.

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