John Mills

John Mills — Labour Donor & Businessman 
 Full name: John Mills
 Approx total donated (2024-2026): £4-5 million
 Source of wealth: Founder of JML (JML Group, televised consumer goods company); estimated wealth £150-200 million
 Why they donate: Long-standing Labour donor. Supports economic growth agenda, advocates for pro-business Labour policies. Also funds Labour Together think tank and various internal party groups. Has written extensively on economics.
 Controversies: Close ties to Labour leadership have attracted criticism over donations influencing party policy direction away from traditional left-wing positions. Some on the Labour left view his influence as pulling the party toward business-friendly centrism. 
 Notes 
 
 Major donor to Labour Together, the key internal Labour organisation 
 Also funds Progress, Labour's centrist internal faction 
 Has been a consistent donor through multiple leaderships 
 Strong advocate for Labour embracing business and enterprise