David Mackintosh trial: Three £10k donations 'were astonishing'

David Mackintosh, pictured, is on trial at Warwick Crown Court alongside property developer Howard GrossmanA former local Conservative Party chairman has described donations made to a former MP as "astonishing".

Mr Mackintosh was elected Conservative MP for Northampton South in 2015 but stood down two years later. Mr Clarke stated the £10,000 sums, from three individuals who lived outside of the area, "dwarfed" all donations made over the previous two decades.Michael Clarke was the honorary chairman of Northampton South Conservative Association in 2014

When questioned by Mr Mackintosh's barrister, Cairns Nelson KC, Mr Clarke denied harbouring a personal dislike of the accused or having a distaste for his politics.The defendant replied: "We didn't discuss the matter. It made no difference."Howard Grossman, pictured leaving court following a previous court appearance, also denies the charges

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