Foreign Political Lobbyists to Be Required to Register Activities Under New UK Law

Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat speaking to the media at an event in Biggin Hill Airport in London on July 30, 2022. Henry Nicholls/PA Media

Foreign political influencers will be compelled to register their activities or face imprisonment, fine, or both, the UK government said on Tuesday.

The new Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) was introduced as an amendment to the National Security Bill, which is passing through Parliament.