UUP in the clear on party funds
The Electoral Commission has cleared the UUP of wrongdoing over its failure to disclose some party funds.
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What has The Third Man got to say about Northern Ireland?
Short answer: very little, other than he enjoyed the environs of Hillsborough Castle, enjoyed working with the local politicians, and has Gerry Adams to thank for Bobby his dog. Peter Mandelson’s book The Third Man has captured media headlines in recent weeks as the Times serialised the most juicy bits. But what did he have [...] read our review »
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The Earl Bishop
Interesting BBC article on an upcoming presentation and talk [Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, 17 August] by lecturer and broadcaster Stephen Price on the subject of his new book – The Earl Bishop. The 18th Century ”Earl Bishop” was Frederick Augustus Hervey, fourth Earl of Bristol and Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry. Hervey was also elected [...] read our review »
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There’s no clarity, however, on the monies collected by the UUP in 2004 when Ronald Lauder organised a major fund raiser for them in an exclusive Manhattan restuarant. Over £100k collected.
To change the subject entirely, I wonder how DCI Yates over at Scotland Yard is getting on with his cash for peerages inquiry?
an historic day- good news for the UUP at last. Mind you, we’re bound to be close to a decision in the Arlene Foster libel case against the party and Lord Maginnis :0)
The old “oversight” defence, works everytime !!
(1) sorry we did not reveal the two bank accounts, it was an oversight, we have put in place procedures that will prevent this from happening in the future.
Thats alright then, don’t do it again.
(2) sorry we did not pay tax on assets acumilated, it was an oversight, we have put in place procedures that will prevent this from happening in the future.
Thats alright then, don’t do it again.
(3) sorry we, Tony Blair, Lord Levy, did not declare the cash for honours, it was an oversight, we have put in place procedures that will prevent this from happening in the future.
Thats alright then, don’t do it again.
The old “Oversight” defence, works everytime !!
Not exactly “cleared”. After all, Cunningplan House has promised to improve its record keeping.
More “wrong, but not liable to criminal prosecution”.
darth
I nearly forgot. Where are we with that?