Labour Activists Referred to Police Over By-Election Gala Dinner

Authorities investigating alleged fundraising violations at local party event.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Labour party activists in Manchester, New Hampshire have been referred to the police over allegations of improper fundraising and financial reporting related to a recent by-election gala dinner event. The local party organization is accused of failing to properly disclose donations and expenses associated with the high-profile political fundraiser.

Why it matters

Proper financial transparency and reporting is crucial for maintaining public trust in the electoral process. These allegations, if proven true, could undermine confidence in the integrity of local elections and the role of money in politics.

The details

According to authorities, the Labour activists are accused of not properly reporting the sources and amounts of donations received at the by-election gala dinner, as well as failing to fully account for event expenses. This could constitute violations of campaign finance laws in New Hampshire.

  • The by-election gala dinner event took place on January 25, 2026.
  • The allegations were referred to the police on February 12, 2026 for further investigation.

The players

Manchester Labour Party

The local chapter of the Labour party organization in Manchester, New Hampshire.

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What’s next

The police investigation is ongoing to determine if any laws were broken in the fundraising and reporting for the by-election gala dinner.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of strict campaign finance laws and the need for full transparency in political fundraising to maintain public trust in the electoral process, even at the local level.