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Scotland Secretary David Mundell received £40,000 from Singapore-based property magnate who hailed recession as a ‘massive wealth-building opportunity’
Tory Scotland Secretary's David Mundell

EMBATTLED David Mundell has trousered almost £40,000 in donations from a Singapore-based businessman who hailed the last recession as a “massive wealth-building opportunity in disguise,” the Morning Star can reveal.

The Tory Scotland Secretary is facing questions after he provided property magnate Brian Gillies with a business reference which praised his “integrity and personal probity.”

Three companies linked to Mr Gillies, a wealthy Scot who relocated to the Far East, have donated £38,500 to Mr Mundell’s office and local Conservative association since 2011.

Conrad Landid is Scotland Editor.
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