THE former Tory co-treasurer who triggered a cash-for-access row was last night at the centre of fresh controversy after claiming the party needs to be seen to be fighting to keep the Union "even if we don't agree with it".
Peter Cruddas resigned last Monday after footage was released showing him offering access to Prime Minister David Cameron in return for party donations of at least £250,000 a year.
In the latest release of tapes, which were secretly recorded by reporters posing as potential donors, Cruddas said: "We, as a party, have to be seen to be fighting to keep the Union together.
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