Uriah
04-11-2013, 01:18 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2013/apr/10/tory-donors-switching-ukip-treasurer
Recent donors to the Conservative party are pledging large sums to the UK Independence party and have contributed funds to help fight 1,500 seats at next month's local elections, according to the party's treasurer.
In a rare interview, Stuart Wheeler, the gambling tycoon in charge of Ukip's funds, said former Tory backers had promised big donations for next year's European elections. Some had already made smaller donations that would contribute towards the £200,000 to be spent on advertising in local elections over the next few weeks, he said.
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Recent donors to the Conservative party are pledging large sums to the UK Independence party and have contributed funds to help fight 1,500 seats at next month's local elections, according to the party's treasurer.
In a rare interview, Stuart Wheeler, the gambling tycoon in charge of Ukip's funds, said former Tory backers had promised big donations for next year's European elections. Some had already made smaller donations that would contribute towards the £200,000 to be spent on advertising in local elections over the next few weeks, he said.
More at link.