Hit or miss? Tories act to assure party activists amid 'swivel-eyed loons' row
22 May 2013 | by John Owens
The Conservative Party reacted to weekend reports that a senior member had described party activists as 'mad, swivel-eyed loons'.
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Nick Clegg's pledge over a register of lobbyists has been met with cynicism by the industry.
The Conservative Party reacted to weekend reports that a senior member had described party activists as 'mad, swivel-eyed loons'.
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