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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> | + | '''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 15:11, 9 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].
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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.
