An MP has side stepped further criticism of Russian-linked donations highlighted in a letter from a rival for his Parliamentary seat.
Luke Myer wrote to Sir Simon Clarke, the MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, stating it was “wholly inappropriate” for the latter to accept money on behalf of energy firm Aquind Limited and its associates. The Daily Telegraph newspaper said Sir Simon accepted £5,000, despite the Ministry of Defence having previously raised “significant security concerns” about an under sea cabling project involving Aquind.
He wrote: “It is wholly inappropriate to continue to accept money from Aquind and its owners given the serious concerns that have been raised about the project.” He said Sir Simon should reassure the public and return the donations in question. Mr Myer told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that no reply to his letter had been received from Sir Simon or his office.
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