Labour Receives More Donations Than All Other Parties Combined

Labour declared more than nine point five million pounds in donations during the 2024 general election campaign, surpassing the combined totals of all other parties. The Conservative Party raised just under one point nine million pounds. Labour's largest donor was Lord David Sainsbury, who contributed two point five million pounds.

Labour declared more than £9.5 million in donations during the 2024 general election campaign, surpassing the combined totals of all other parties.

The Conservative Party raised just under £1.9 million, significantly less than their £19 million in donations during the 2019 election.

Labour's largest donor was Lord David Sainsbury, who contributed £2.5 million.

Donations were tracked from the time Parliament was shut on May 30th until polling day on July 4th.

Lord Sainsbury, a former science and innovation minister under Tony Blair, provided the campaign's largest donation.

Over £8 million of Labour's funds came from ten sources, including unions and notable figures such as sculptor Antony Gormley and tech investor Danny Luhde-Thompson.

The National Conservative Draws Society, a weekly lottery, provided £225,000 to the Conservatives, their largest single contribution.

Labour and the Liberal Democrats also have their own lotteries.

The Liberal Democrats' largest donor was Adam Management Holdings, which contributed almost £480,000.

The biggest donor to Reform UK was Britain Means Business, providing £500,000.

Labour received £2.4 million from trade unions, less than in previous elections, with Unite not contributing due to disagreements over the party's manifesto.

The donations were tracked and reported weekly for all contributions over £11,180.