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Labour is calling for an investigation into two donations allegedly made to the Conservative Party from companies which had ceased to exist.
Labours s chairwoman has asked political donations watchdog Electoral Commission to look into the £16,000.
It follows a story reported by the website Business Insider.
The Conservative Party said: Donations are properly and transparently declared to the Electoral Commission and are published by them.
Under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, parties may only accept donations from a UK-registered company if it carries on business in the United Kingdom .
The Electoral Commission advises political parties to check whether companies are in liquidation, dormant or about to be struck off to ensure they are carrying on business in the UK.
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