MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Brexit supporters have already donated around 8.2 million pounds (some $11.8 million), while those who campaign for the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union have donated almost 7.5 million pounds (some $10.8 million), a statement issued by the Electoral Commission revealed.
The first report on donations and loans ahead of the referendum covers the period between February 1 and April 21.
Twelve campaigners out of 70 registered have reported donations, the statement showed.
The Electoral Commission is due to publish three more pre-poll donations and loans reports for the referendum, namely on May 26, June 21 and July 6.
UK nationals are set to vote on June 23 in a referendum on the country's EU membership, after Prime Minister David Cameron and the leaders of the 27 EU member states reached a deal in February to grant the United Kingdom a special status within the bloc. The membership campaign officially started in early April.
