WORCESTERSHIRE MPs have warned a new website which reveals their donors could cause confusion. 

Sky News and Tortoise have teamed up to release Westminster Accounts, which is an interactive website to track MPs' finances.  

But some of Worcestershire MPs have expressed concerns over the new interactive tool which reveals their biggest and smallest donors. 

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Worcester MP Robin Walker said: “There is a risk in creating a little bit of confusion around the different forms of funding that go into different aspects of the political process.  

“That is something my colleagues have also been raising concerns about.  

“I am genuinely always happy to have transparency of the spending of my office.” 

Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, said she believes transparency in politics is vital in a strong democracy.

However, she added: “This latest tool seems to conflate election donations, the value of hospitality received, outside earnings and the support provided to All Party Groups into one figure. 

“This seems to confuse more than it clarifies, and I have shared feedback with Sky.” 

The website revealed that Ms Baldwin received seven donations since September 2021 totalling £2,540 from groups such as Lloyds, the Telegraph and The Royal African Society.

It also includes the most expensive gift given to her totalling £1,070 from the Association of Marshall Scholars.

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Worcester MP Robin Walker received a total of £7,000 worth of donations, gifts and payments and Nigel Huddleston, MP for Mid Worcestershire, received a £2,000 donation from Karl Sternberg.

How does Tortoise collect its data?

Tortoise Media gathered their data by collecting and analysing thousands of donations and payment records from MPs, All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs), and political parties to create one tool go-to tool.  

Westminster Accounts revealed that Mr Huddleston has received a £500 gift from Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. 

Mr Huddleston said: “Like most MPs, I always endeavour to abide by the rules and make declarations and disclosures in a timely manner.  

“As far as I am aware, the Sky analysis is based on data already in the public arena. Analysis and scrutiny should always be welcomed alongside accurate media reporting."