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Foreign Influence

FIRS Coverage
Russia, Iran (not China)
Dark Money
Β£40m+ via UAs
Voter Data Breach
40 million
50%Current
Potential: 80%

βœ—Key Problems

  • 1.China not on FIRS enhanced tier despite ISC recommendation
  • 2.Β£40m+ through unincorporated associations (96% unknown)
  • 3.China hackers accessed 40 million voter records
  • 4.Iran: 20+ plots since January 2022

βœ“Solutions

  • 1.Designate China on FIRS enhanced tier
  • 2.Close unincorporated association loophole
  • 3.Proscribe IRGC
  • 4.Retrospective 2016 interference assessment
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Analysis

Root Causes

1

China not on FIRS enhanced tier despite ISC recommendation

2

Β£40m+ through unincorporated associations (96% unknown)

3

China hackers accessed 40 million voter records

4

Iran: 20+ plots since January 2022

Reform Pathway

1

Designate China on FIRS enhanced tier

2

Close unincorporated association loophole

3

Proscribe IRGC

4

Retrospective 2016 interference assessment

Policy Costings

Rigorous fiscal analysis of Foreign Influence reforms

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Chagos Surrender

Upfront
Β£0m
Annual
+Β£200m
Revenue
Β£0m
Net Annual Effect
+Β£200m/year
GDP +-0.01%medium uncertainty
3 sources
Hostile States: Britain Under Attack - Infographic
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