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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.
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the outcomes it delivers
Michael Marra / Scottish Labour
Scots know what we are against. They can't tell you what we are for.
Andy Burnham / Labour Party
contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone's vote counts and everyone's voice is heard
Reform UK
fully cooperate with the investigation
Steff Aquarone / Liberal Democrats (North Norfolk)
made to waste £600,000
Stephen Atkinson / Lancashire County Council (Reform UK)
the opportunity to challenge the July decision
Jim McMahon / Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
following updated legal advice
Democratic Unionist Party
goaded
Rupert Lowe / Restore Britain
Reform-sponsored media circus
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