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Florence Eshalomi
MP who pressed ministers for a return date on the Representation of the People Bill.
Last refreshed: 3 August 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Key Question
When will the crypto-donation ban become law?
Timeline for Florence Eshalomi
#17 2 Sept
Promised a mega-donor taskforce, per the Guardian
UK Local Elections 2026: Mentioned in: Commons refuses a cap on donationsBackground
Florence Eshalomi is an MP who pressed the Leader of the House on 13 July 2026 for a return date for the Representation of the People Bill, which contains a permanent ban on Cryptocurrency political donations. The minister said only that the bill 'will be returning', without committing to a date.
Common Questions
What did Florence Eshalomi ask about the Representation of the People Bill?
She pressed the Leader of the House on 13 July 2026 for a return date, but received no firm commitment.
Has the Representation of the People Bill passed into law?
No, it has not cleared the Commons and no part has Royal Assent.
Is the crypto-donation ban already in force in the UK?
A moratorium backdated to 25 March 2026 applies now, but only by government instruction, not by statute.
How the World Sees Them
Reform UK
a flagrantly partisan attempt to kneecap Reform UK
Ian Davidson, Acting Returning Officer for Clacton
is expected to cost around four times as much as a more typical ballot paper for a by-election of this kind
Sinn Féin
no intent, plan or otherwise
Scottish Labour
This 'contest' reeks of misogyny and male entitlement.
Democratic Unionist Party
goaded
Scottish National Party
the most undemocratic trick in the Westminster book
MHCLG / Steve Reed
further time is required as it is vital that we get these decisions right
Local Government Association / litigating councils
simply not deliverable
Local Government Association
significant risks to statutory services