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UK South Asian Donors Give Millions Across Parties

Politics desk
NRI HeraldJuly 6, 2026
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Property developer Kamal Pankhania donated £250,000 to the Conservatives, part of over £1 million from the community to the party.

Labour received £644,000, including £120,000 from Harish Sodha; Lord Wahed Ali has donated more than £700,000 over time.

Reform UK saw a surge in early 2026, collecting nearly £300,000, mainly from Indian investor Navroz Udwadia's £250,000 gift.

The spread of donations across parties reflects the South Asian business community's growing political engagement.

Politics desk · July 6, 2026
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