Restore Britain and Brexit badges on sterling banknotes, illustrating right-wing political funding and Rupert Lowe's party.

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Contributor:
Tony SmithImage ID:
3FN66R8File size:
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5769 x 4504 px | 48.8 x 38.1 cm | 19.2 x 15 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
30 September 2026Location:
United KingdomMore information:
. Restore Britain and Brexit campaign badges are arranged on sterling banknotes to illustrate the funding of a newer UK political party and the continuing fragmentation of politics on the right. Restore Britain is led by Rupert Lowe and was registered as a Great Britain political party in 2026 after developing from his earlier political movement. The image places that newer party identity beside Brexit-era symbolism, reflecting the way arguments about sovereignty, immigration, taxation and the post-EU direction of Britain continue to shape competition between parties. Money is used here as an editorial shorthand for donations, start-up finance, campaigning costs and the resources required to build a national organisation. In September 2026 Restore Britain announced a £500, 000 contribution from technology entrepreneur Simon Galbraith, bringing donor transparency and the financing of emerging parties into current political coverage. Registered parties in Great Britain are required to check the permissibility of qualifying donors and report donations and loans under Electoral Commission rules. The notes shown are staged and should not be interpreted as the proceeds of any named donation. The “Restore Britain” badge and Brexit badge also make the photograph relevant to stories about voter realignment after the 2016 referendum, competition with Reform UK, the growth of smaller parties and attempts to convert online support into candidates, local organisation and election campaigns. The composition therefore combines a recognisable political brand with the practical question that faces every new party: how to finance sustained national activity while remaining accountable for where its money comes from. Pairing Restore with Brexit imagery shows how newer parties seek to inherit referendum-era issues, supporters and campaign networks. It also allows comparison with Reform UK without incorrectly labelling the two organisations as the same party.