Minister: Only UK citizens can donate to parties

The under-secretary of state, Leo Docherty, faced questions from Labour’s deputy leader, Angela Rayner, on the topic of sanctions of Russia for their invasion of Ukraine.

When questioned by Rayner, Docherty told the House that “if you can vote in the UK for a party, you’re able to donate to it”.

Docherty then went on to remind the House that “people in this country of Russian origin are often British citizens”.