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Tories raise ten times as much cash as Labour in latest election donor figures Tories raise ten times as much cash as Labour in latest election donor figures
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The Conservatives raised more than ten times as much money from large donors in the most recent week of the general election campaign.The Conservatives raised more than ten times as much money from large donors in the most recent week of the general election campaign.
Electoral Commission figures show the Tories took £3,772,550 in donations over £7,500 while Labour, the next largest donee, raised £331,499.Electoral Commission figures show the Tories took £3,772,550 in donations over £7,500 while Labour, the next largest donee, raised £331,499.
The huge disparity in money raised comes despite a narrowing in the polls, with Labour apparently gaining on the Conservatives despite a big cash shortfall.The huge disparity in money raised comes despite a narrowing in the polls, with Labour apparently gaining on the Conservatives despite a big cash shortfall.
The party to raise the next biggest cash pile was the Lib Dems, who were hot on the heels of Labour with £310,500.
The money raised refers to the reporting period between 17 May and 23 May. During general election campaigns parties are required to report larger donations to the Electoral Commission, which publishes them for transparency.
Smaller parties are also included in the figures. The Women's Equality Party took £71,552, Ukip £16,300, and the Green Party £9,366.
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