Billionaire Tory donor pulls plug on Cameron over equal marriage

Sir Michael Hintze (Photo: Flickr, Acton Institute)

Billionaire hedge fund tycoon Sir Michael Hintze has reportedly called time on his donations to the Conservative Party because of David Cameron’s decision to legalise equal marriage in England and Wales.

The Mail reports Sir Michael, who loaned £2.5 million, is said to want his money back ahead of the 2015 general election.

“Michael is fed up with David Cameron and George Osborne and doesn’t see why he should prop up the party any longer,” a Tory insider told the paper.

“He is deeply upset with the party’s promotion of gay marriage; it grates with his Catholicism. And as a tax-cutting free marketeer, he’d hoped to see a more radical economic agenda.”

The 60-year-old, who founded the £12.6 billion CQS fund, is also said to be angry that apparently Downing Street tried to block his knighthood last year.

His donations to the Tories total £1.4 million over the past decade, in addition to the £2.5million loans.

The Australian was knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to the arts.

It’s said relations between Sir Michael and No 10 cooled in 2011 after he was drawn into the row that led to Liam Fox’s resignation as defence secretary.

Sir Michael provided a free desk at his London offices to Adam Werritty, a close friend and associate of Mr Fox, as part of his £29,000 donation to the senior Tory MP’s charity Atlantic Bridge, which promotes political ties between Britain and the US.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/02/26/billionaire-tory-donor-pulls-plug-cameron-equal-marriage/

That won't go down very well!   

Next stop UKIP for this piece of filth, one would imagine!

So this isn't just a case of not donating anymore, but of wanting the money back! Oh dear!

Sassy wrote:So this isn't just a case of not donating anymore, but of wanting the money back!   Oh dear!

Wonder what his chances will be there!   

Next to nothing I should think! He'll be told in a time of austerity he'll have to take instalments!    

That's what you get supporting the likes of Phil. Will he get a single extra vote for upsetting his donors look at Philis to find out.

Cameron was an idiot he achieved nothing.

Catman wrote:

Sir Michael Hintze (Photo: Flickr, Acton Institute)

Billionaire hedge fund tycoon Sir Michael Hintze has reportedly called time on his donations to the Conservative Party because of David Cameron’s decision to legalise equal marriage in England and Wales.

The Mail reports Sir Michael, who loaned £2.5 million, is said to want his money back ahead of the 2015 general election.

“Michael is fed up with David Cameron and George Osborne and doesn’t see why he should prop up the party any longer,” a Tory insider told the paper.

“He is deeply upset with the party’s promotion of gay marriage; it grates with his Catholicism. And as a tax-cutting free marketeer, he’d hoped to see a more radical economic agenda.”

The 60-year-old, who founded the £12.6 billion CQS fund, is also said to be angry that apparently Downing Street tried to block his knighthood last year.

His donations to the Tories total £1.4 million over the past decade, in addition to the £2.5million loans.

The Australian was knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to the arts.

It’s said relations between Sir Michael and No 10 cooled in 2011 after he was drawn into the row that led to Liam Fox’s resignation as defence secretary.

Sir Michael provided a free desk at his London offices to Adam Werritty, a close friend and associate of Mr Fox, as part of his £29,000 donation to the senior Tory MP’s charity Atlantic Bridge, which promotes political ties between Britain and the US.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/02/26/billionaire-tory-donor-pulls-plug-cameron-equal-marriage/

That won't go down very well!   

Next stop UKIP for this piece of filth, one would imagine!

it is so refreshing to see someone who has morals, well done that man...  

heavenly father wrote:

Catman wrote:

Sir Michael Hintze (Photo: Flickr, Acton Institute)

Billionaire hedge fund tycoon Sir Michael Hintze has reportedly called time on his donations to the Conservative Party because of David Cameron’s decision to legalise equal marriage in England and Wales.

The Mail reports Sir Michael, who loaned £2.5 million, is said to want his money back ahead of the 2015 general election.

“Michael is fed up with David Cameron and George Osborne and doesn’t see why he should prop up the party any longer,” a Tory insider told the paper.

“He is deeply upset with the party’s promotion of gay marriage; it grates with his Catholicism. And as a tax-cutting free marketeer, he’d hoped to see a more radical economic agenda.”

The 60-year-old, who founded the £12.6 billion CQS fund, is also said to be angry that apparently Downing Street tried to block his knighthood last year.

His donations to the Tories total £1.4 million over the past decade, in addition to the £2.5million loans.

The Australian was knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to the arts.

It’s said relations between Sir Michael and No 10 cooled in 2011 after he was drawn into the row that led to Liam Fox’s resignation as defence secretary.

Sir Michael provided a free desk at his London offices to Adam Werritty, a close friend and associate of Mr Fox, as part of his £29,000 donation to the senior Tory MP’s charity Atlantic Bridge, which promotes political ties between Britain and the US.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/02/26/billionaire-tory-donor-pulls-plug-cameron-equal-marriage/

That won't go down very well!   

Next stop UKIP for this piece of filth, one would imagine!

it is so refreshing to see someone who has morals, well done that man...  

I actually bought into civil partnerships and was shocked the militants didn't miss a beat and went straight for marriage. I have no time for militants now. Cameron was mugged.

kevins58 wrote:

heavenly father wrote:

Catman wrote:

Sir Michael Hintze (Photo: Flickr, Acton Institute)

Billionaire hedge fund tycoon Sir Michael Hintze has reportedly called time on his donations to the Conservative Party because of David Cameron’s decision to legalise equal marriage in England and Wales.

The Mail reports Sir Michael, who loaned £2.5 million, is said to want his money back ahead of the 2015 general election.

“Michael is fed up with David Cameron and George Osborne and doesn’t see why he should prop up the party any longer,” a Tory insider told the paper.

“He is deeply upset with the party’s promotion of gay marriage; it grates with his Catholicism. And as a tax-cutting free marketeer, he’d hoped to see a more radical economic agenda.”

The 60-year-old, who founded the £12.6 billion CQS fund, is also said to be angry that apparently Downing Street tried to block his knighthood last year.

His donations to the Tories total £1.4 million over the past decade, in addition to the £2.5million loans.

The Australian was knighted in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to the arts.

It’s said relations between Sir Michael and No 10 cooled in 2011 after he was drawn into the row that led to Liam Fox’s resignation as defence secretary.

Sir Michael provided a free desk at his London offices to Adam Werritty, a close friend and associate of Mr Fox, as part of his £29,000 donation to the senior Tory MP’s charity Atlantic Bridge, which promotes political ties between Britain and the US.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/02/26/billionaire-tory-donor-pulls-plug-cameron-equal-marriage/

That won't go down very well!   

Next stop UKIP for this piece of filth, one would imagine!

it is so refreshing to see someone who has morals, well done that man...  

I actually bought into civil partnerships and was shocked the militants didn't miss a beat and went straight for marriage. I have no time for militants now. Cameron was mugged.

Just like he was on the EU referendum by UKIP and his very own backbenchers.

kevins58 wrote:

heavenly father wrote:


it is so refreshing to see someone who has morals, well done that man...  

I actually bought into civil partnerships and was shocked the militants didn't miss a beat and went straight for marriage. I have no time for militants now. Cameron was mugged.

the militants don't care, they never wanted equality just their own way every time, I wonder what their next demands will be..