Cameron under pressure over 'non-dom' Ashcroft - papers

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David Cameron is facing questions about how much he knew about Tory deputy chairman Lord Ashcroft's "non-dom" tax status.

The Conservative Party declined to say how long the Tory leader had known the peer had not been paying tax on his overseas earnings. Lord Ashcroft, who has given millions of pounds to bankroll Tory campaigning in marginal seats, confirmed yesterday he was non-domiciled for tax purposes after years of speculation. Mr Cameron suggested the move - which came as the peer was facing disclosures under the Freedom of Information Act - would allow the Tories to get on with the election campaign. FULL STORY...

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