Ukip sees influx of hedge fund money

UK finance — Ukip is attracting support from hedge fund managers

Luke Smolinski
26 Jan 2015

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UK hedge fund money in the past has favoured the Conservative Party, but the UK Independence Party (Ukip) is increasingly attracting donations from the industry.

More than £160,000 in political donations can be traced back to two hedge fund managers and their companies. A third fund manager is reported to have joined the party.

Crispin Odey is now a key donor to Ukip, having previously been a significant donor to the Conservatives, and has reportedly held a series of meet-and-greet sessions at

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