Edinburgh tycoon Malcolm Scott has donated around £1.6m to the Conservative Party in recent years, but last week three of his companies went into administration Photograph: Steve Cox
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Major blow to Scottish party’s finances EXCLUSIVE By Paul Hutcheon
KPMG last week took charge of three firms that are part of Edinburgh tycoon Malcolm Scott's business empire.
A spokesman for the Tory leader declined to comment, but party sources said the financial blows would mean Davidson's wish to create new internal posts would have to be funded by London.
