Donor suspended from Tories pays £50,000 for dinner with Kemi Badenoch

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kiran Stacey Policy editorFebruary 21, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Rami Ranger, a Conservative donor previously suspended from the party, paid £50,000 at a Tory fundraising event last week for a dinner with Kemi Badenoch. Ranger was suspended in 2023 following complaints of bullying and inappropriate language but was readmitted in November 2024. The fundraising event, held at a London hotel, offered donors opportunities to bid on experiences with prominent Conservative figures. Ranger's successful bid has sparked controversy within the party, with some questioning the acceptance of his donation given his past conduct. The event reportedly raised around £220,000 for the Conservative party.

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Edward Heath 40% House of Lords 40% Jacob Rees-Mogg 50% Michael Gove 50% James Cleverly 50% Claire Coutinho 50% David Cameron 50% Poonam Joshi 60% The Guardian ×270% Conservative Party ×590% Kemi Badenoch ×390% Rami Ranger ×7100%

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political fundraising 90% rami ranger 90% conservative party 80% fundraising event 70% donor suspension 70% kemi badenoch 70% bullying allegations 60% political donations 60% inappropriate language 50%

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