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'''Willie Nagel''' is an Israeli international diamond merchant who has been a large political funder of Labour and Conservative candidates, political events and think tanks. In 2007, he was the main funder for Peter Hain's campaign for the Labour deputy leadership.<ref>Ben Russell, [http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article3345167.ece The diamond dealer whose donations have proved awkward for both parties], The Independent, 17 January 2008.</ref> This took the form of a £5,000 donation and £25,000 loan which was channelled through the myserious [[Progressive Policy Forum]]<ref>Brady, B. (2008) [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ive-done-nothing-wrong-peter-hain-insists-as-he-battles-for-his-political-life-769981.html 'I've done nothing wrong,' Peter Hain insists, as he battles for his political life]<i>The Independent</i> 13th January 2008. Accessed 4th April 2008</ref>. It is claimed that Nagel did not know that his donation and loan had gone to Hain<ref>Pierce, A. (2008) 'Why he fell Spending spree that sent Hain's career into a tailspin' <i>The Daily Telegraph</i>. 25th January 2008.</ref>. | '''Willie Nagel''' is an Israeli international diamond merchant who has been a large political funder of Labour and Conservative candidates, political events and think tanks. In 2007, he was the main funder for Peter Hain's campaign for the Labour deputy leadership.<ref>Ben Russell, [http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article3345167.ece The diamond dealer whose donations have proved awkward for both parties], The Independent, 17 January 2008.</ref> This took the form of a £5,000 donation and £25,000 loan which was channelled through the myserious [[Progressive Policy Forum]]<ref>Brady, B. (2008) [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ive-done-nothing-wrong-peter-hain-insists-as-he-battles-for-his-political-life-769981.html 'I've done nothing wrong,' Peter Hain insists, as he battles for his political life]<i>The Independent</i> 13th January 2008. Accessed 4th April 2008</ref>. It is claimed that Nagel did not know that his donation and loan had gone to Hain<ref>Pierce, A. (2008) 'Why he fell Spending spree that sent Hain's career into a tailspin' <i>The Daily Telegraph</i>. 25th January 2008.</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 13:21, 17 April 2008
Willie Nagel is an Israeli international diamond merchant who has been a large political funder of Labour and Conservative candidates, political events and think tanks. In 2007, he was the main funder for Peter Hain's campaign for the Labour deputy leadership.[1] This took the form of a £5,000 donation and £25,000 loan which was channelled through the myserious Progressive Policy Forum[2]. It is claimed that Nagel did not know that his donation and loan had gone to Hain[3].
Nagel is reported to have 'sent 20,000 to John Major's Conservative constituency association' (sometime around 1997). Whilst he had no connection to the constituency he was however then invited to 'go on a prestigious trade mission to Israel and Jordan with the prime minister'[4].
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Affiliations
- Progressive Policy Forum – funder
- Labour Friends of Israel - Funder
Contact, References and Resources
Contact
Resources
References
- ↑ Ben Russell, The diamond dealer whose donations have proved awkward for both parties, The Independent, 17 January 2008.
- ↑ Brady, B. (2008) 'I've done nothing wrong,' Peter Hain insists, as he battles for his political lifeThe Independent 13th January 2008. Accessed 4th April 2008
- ↑ Pierce, A. (2008) 'Why he fell Spending spree that sent Hain's career into a tailspin' The Daily Telegraph. 25th January 2008.
- ↑ Guardian Unlimited 'Absurd' Hain called on to resign'. January 14th 2008
