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Mark Pack

Chaos engulfs Southport Conservatives, part 94

By Mark Pack | Wed 3rd February 2010 - 7:36 pm

The infighting, missing money and resignations in Southport Conservative Party have been regularly reported over the last few years on The Voice, though our reports have only covered part (!) of the myriad events. So to keep you updated with the latest round as reported by The Champion:

The row over a letter showing infighting within the local Tory group has led to the removal of Jackie Glover as chairman of the Southport Conservative Association.

Last week The Champion reported on a leaked letter from Ken Porter, the husband of the Tory Parliamentary hopeful, Mrs Porter, to councillor Tom

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Helen Duffett

Southport Conservatives and the missing £21k

By Helen Duffett | Mon 2nd November 2009 - 5:07 pm

Two members of Southport Conservative Club have been arrested on suspicion of theft after an audit revealed around £21,000 of discrepancies in the club’s finances.

From the Southport Visiter:

The private 130-year club last night refused to comment though the Visiter understands that executive members noticed anomalies with the accounts over the course of the year, and finally raised the alarm in August.

A member of the club, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “This has come as a shock to everyone. There is no question about it, £21,000 is an awful lot of money for any kind of social club.”

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Mark Pack

Southport: Conservative Parliamentary candidate quits

By Mark Pack | Sat 12th May 2007 - 5:27 pm

Mark Bigley has resigned as the Tory candidate in John Pugh MP’s constituency. There’s more on the story on the Southport Forums website.

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