Welsh Lib Dems Welcome Investigation into Foreign Interference in Politics

Responding to news that the UK Government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics following the case of former Reform UK Wales leader Nathan Gill, Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick MP said:

“The actions of former Welsh Reform leader Nathan Gill are utterly reprehensible. Taking money linked to a hostile foreign state to influence democratic debate is a betrayal of public trust and a stain on our democracy. We unequivocally condemn his behaviour and welcome the fact that he has been held to account.

“It is telling that the UK Government is now stepping in after Reform UK failed to launch a serious internal investigation into the conduct of their former Welsh leader. When parties fail to take responsibility for their own standards, independent scrutiny is essential to protect our democracy.

“This must be a wake-up call. With future Senedd elections ahead, stronger safeguards are needed to protect Welsh democracy from foreign interference, illicit funding and opaque donations.

“The Welsh Liberal Democrats will continue to push for tougher transparency rules and stronger enforcement of political finance laws to keep overseas money out of Welsh politics.”

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