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“Rising stars face questions on Tory community work”

By Mark Pack | Sun 18th April 2010 - 7:19 pm

From The Times:

Two Tory rising stars fighting marginal seats in David Cameron’s West London backyard face embarrassment over their community projects, lauded by the Tory leader as models for his vision of a “Big Society”.

The Charity Commission has issued guidance to Joanne Cash after concerns were raised about her use of the word “charitable” to describe a social action project run and funded by her Conservative Association…

Shaun Bailey, candidate in neighbouring Hammersmith, faces scrutiny from the commission after an independent examiner discovered £16,000 worth of unreceipted expenditure in the charity he runs.

You can read the full story here.

Posted in News | Also tagged hammersmith, joanne cash and shaun bailey | Leave a comment

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