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UK-based Russians donating large sums to Tories UK-based Russians donating large sums to Tories
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The Conservative Party is coming under fire over its links to Russian oligarchs as David Cameron steps up calls for sanctions against Vladimir Putin's government.The Conservative Party is coming under fire over its links to Russian oligarchs as David Cameron steps up calls for sanctions against Vladimir Putin's government.
The party has been receiving donations from wealthy Russians who have taken British citizenship - foreign donations are banned under UK law - for at least a decade.The party has been receiving donations from wealthy Russians who have taken British citizenship - foreign donations are banned under UK law - for at least a decade.
Since 2010, at least £1,157,433 has been donated to the party through British citizens who were formerly Russian citizens or are married to Russians or their associated companies since 2010. Since 2010, at least £1,157,433 has been donated to the party through British citizens who were formerly Russian citizens or are married to Russians or their associated companies.
Here is a rundown of the biggest donors.Here is a rundown of the biggest donors.
Donations from companies with links to Russia or who deal largely with the country but whose owners and directors cannot be verified have been excluded from the list. Labour and the Lib Dems have not received any donations from Russians over the same period.Donations from companies with links to Russia or who deal largely with the country but whose owners and directors cannot be verified have been excluded from the list. Labour and the Lib Dems have not received any donations from Russians over the same period.
George PiskovGeorge Piskov
Donations: £17,378, including a £10,000 donation direct to party headquarters in 2012.Donations: £17,378, including a £10,000 donation direct to party headquarters in 2012.
Lev MikheevLev Mikheev
Donations: £96,000Donations: £96,000
Alexander TemerkoAlexander Temerko
Donations: Has personally donated £259,230 to the Conservative Party, either to the central office or to local associations. OGN has also donated £185,325 to the Conservative PartyDonations: Has personally donated £259,230 to the Conservative Party, either to the central office or to local associations. OGN has also donated £185,325 to the Conservative Party
Vladimir and Lubov ChernhukhinVladimir and Lubov Chernhukhin
Donations: Lubov Chernhukhin reportedly paid £160,000 at the most recent Tory summer ball for a game of tennis with David Cameron and Boris Johnson. She had previously donated £5,500 to the Conservative Party between 2012 and 2013.Donations: Lubov Chernhukhin reportedly paid £160,000 at the most recent Tory summer ball for a game of tennis with David Cameron and Boris Johnson. She had previously donated £5,500 to the Conservative Party between 2012 and 2013.
Alexander KnasterAlexander Knaster
Donations: £400,000 to the Conservatives since 2010 according to Electoral Commission records. According to the Guardian, Knaster also donated £50,000 to the Tory 'No to AV' campaign.Donations: £400,000 to the Conservatives since 2010 according to Electoral Commission records. According to the Guardian, Knaster also donated £50,000 to the Tory 'No to AV' campaign.
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