Trump Campaign Files Complaint Accusing UK Labour Party of ‘Foreign Interference’

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has filed a complaint with the election commission, alleging that the UK’s Labour Party made illegal foreign campaign contributions and interfered in the 2024 presidential elections by sending volunteers to assist Vice President Kamala Harris. The complaint, submitted to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), references media reports suggesting that strategists linked to Britain’s Labour Party advised Harris on her campaign strategy. According to the complaint, senior Labour Party members met with Harris campaign officials, leading to strategic meetings. Additionally, a LinkedIn post by Sofia Patel, head of operations at the Labour Party, indicated that nearly 100 party staff would travel to key battleground states to support Harris. The Trump campaign argues that this post implies financial backing from the Labour Party for these efforts. While the Labour Party claims that overseas volunteers participate in U.S. election campaigns at their own expense, Trump’s team asserts that the limited number of spots and the offer to arrange housing suggest financial support from the Labour Party. The complaint highlights federal laws prohibiting foreign nationals from making contributions to U.S. elections and suggests that the Labour Party’s involvement may constitute illegal foreign contributions. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer responded to the complaint, stating that Labour volunteers participate in U.S. elections as volunteers and at their own expense, with no intention to strain relations with Trump. The Labour Party maintains that their activists follow all laws and rules while volunteering in U.S. elections. This report includes contributions from Reuters and PA Media. Please rewrite the following sentence for me.

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