Dark Money
Calls for publication of backdated political donations as research reveals public scepticism over transparency
THE BRITISH government has again been urged to allow the publication of backdated information on political donations, including details of almost half-a-million pounds gifted to the DUP ahead of the EU referendum.
New book says DUP 'dark money' scandal continues to cast shadow over British politics
ALMOST £500,000 donated to the DUP in the run-up to 2016's Brexit vote is "probably the most egregious example of dark money in modern British political history", according to the author of a new book looking at the growing influence of money on politics.
TV review: New drama focuses on how the rich use money to get away with crime
Dark Money, Monday, BBC One at 9pm WITH echoes of scandals involving Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and Jimmy Savile, this new drama explores a situation that regretfully we have grown painfully familiar with in recent times.
Watchdog voiced concern about DUP 'dark money' before spiking probe
Senior Electoral Commission staff privately expressed concerns that the DUP had broken UK election law before choosing not to probe the party's 'dark money' donation, according to watchdog's internal documents.
Court ruling prompts call for fresh DUP 'dark money' probe
THE ELECTORAL Commission has been urged to launch a fresh probe into spending by the shadowy pro-union group that donated nearly half-a-million pounds to the DUP during the EU referendum campaign.