A local Conservative party group will go ahead with a planned “pig race” fundraising event despite allegations about David Cameron’s experiences with the animals while he was at university.
Dewsbury, Mirfield, Denby Dale and Kirkburton Conservative Association in West Yorkshire had appeared to cancel the event after the Daily Mail newspaper printed allegations that David Cameron inserted his private parts into a dead pig's head at university.
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Downing Street has declined to comment on the allegations regarding Mr Cameron, which were originally recounted in a book by former Conservative treasurer Lord Ashcroft in which it was also said the allegations could be a case of mistaken identity.
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Though the event was marked "cancelled" by the group's Facebook page, a later statement by its Twitter account said: "Event is still going ahead - someone was a bit premature with Facebook".
The race, advertised on the group’s website and Facebook, promised an “exciting and unpredictable evening” for those attending.
“Pulled Pork sandwiches will be served on the evening. Please let us know if you require a vegetarian option,” the group said in its invitation. Tickets for the event would have cost £7.50.
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An advert for the event has been displayed on the group’s website since 8 September 2015.
The Independent contacted the Conservative association by email for additional comment on this story but did not immediately receive a response.
Update: This story has been updated after the further statement by the Association
