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Controversial Donor Rami Ranger Rejoins Tories Amid Outrage

2/21/2026

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Rami Ranger, a conservative donor suspended in 2023 for bullying and inappropriate remarks, spent £50,000 for a dinner with Kemi Badenoch at a Tory fundraising event.
His readmission to the party in late 2024 has caused outrage among some members due to past harassment accusations against journalist Poonam Joshi.
The Lords commissioner ruled that Ranger abused his power but he avoided suspension by agreeing to social media training.
Joshi criticized the party's acceptance of Ranger, labeling it unethical, despite his past donations exceeding £1.5 million.

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Rami Ranger, a conservative donor suspended in 2023 for bullying and inappropriate remarks, spent £50,000 for a dinner with Kemi Badenoch at a Tory fundraising event.
His readmission to the party in late 2024 has caused outrage among some members due to past harassment accusations against journalist Poonam Joshi.
The Lords commissioner ruled that Ranger abused his power but he avoided suspension by agreeing to social media training.
Joshi criticized the party's acceptance of Ranger, labeling it unethical, despite his past donations exceeding £1.5 million.