The Green Party’s fundraising ball was set to be an event to rival the Tory Black and White ball. Tickets to the lavish bash, which included a champagne reception, started at £500 with tables going for up to £15,000.
However, after news of the planned fundraiser broke on Friday, party members complained that the the ball was at odds with the Green party’s policy to redistribute wealth.
Now, Mr S hears that the event has been cancelled as a result of the public backlash. ‘After feedback from our membership, supporters and donors, the Green Party Executive decided not proceed with this event,’ a party spokesman tells Steerpike.
Green donors now have the chance to attend a more inclusive event. Anyone who donates to their Breakthrough Appeal will be entered into a draw to join Green Party leaders for a ‘Wear Something Green thank you event’ later this month.
Whether champagne will still be on the menu at the replacement do remains unknown.
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