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#TeamAlistair vs #TeamSheila Go Sober update – Carmichael behind but almost £3k pledged so far

By The Voice | Mon 21st October 2013 - 4:00 pm

Last week we brought you news of the challenge between Secretary of State for Scotland Alistair Carmichael and one of his best friends, party legend Sheila Ritchie to see who could raise most money for Macmillan Cancer Support by going sober for October.

In the last 7 days, Mrs Ritchie has extended her already considerable lead. With ten days to go, can she pull off a memorable victory for the grassroots against the Establishment?

The current scores are as follows:

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