A Conservative donor has suggested the party convenes a 'special investigation'' into conflicts of interest surrounding the Tory co-chairman Ben Elliot
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerA Conservative donor has suggested the party convenes a"special investigation'" into conflicts of interest surrounding the Tory co-chairman Ben Elliot.
Mohammed Amersi, a telecoms entrepreneur and philanthropist, has also argued the party should improve its governance structures and remove Mr Elliot if he does not comply."If there are any lapses in governance... they can be easily structured and addressed. Then the party and the board has to see whether he is somebody who's willing and able to work within those structures.
"If the answer to that is yes, give him a chance. If the answer to that is no, then perhaps invite him to reconsider his position."Mohamed Amersi has been a major donor to the Tories in recent years Pic: Mohamed Amersi Mr Amersi and his partner have donated £750,000 to the party over the last four years, and has since met Prime Minister Boris Johnson and senior cabinet figures.
But he has raised concerns about the blurred lines between Mr Elliot's personal, political and business interests.
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