How Scientology found its way into British politics
"The controversial Scientology sect was accused of trying to inflitrate British politics ... after it emerged that they paid thousands of pounds to both the Labour and Tory parties.
"Members of Labour's ruling executive committee, on which Tony Blair sits, approved the payment from a charity which is closely linked to the Church of Scientology, which boasts Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its members.
"Labour allowed the charity, the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), to pay between £3,500 and £13,500 for a stall at the party's annual conference in Manchester.
"Tory bosses also sanctioned a stand at their annual gathering in Bournemouth ..."
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"Members of Labour's ruling executive committee, on which Tony Blair sits, approved the payment from a charity which is closely linked to the Church of Scientology, which boasts Hollywood stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its members.
"Labour allowed the charity, the Association for Better Living and Education (ABLE), to pay between £3,500 and £13,500 for a stall at the party's annual conference in Manchester.
"Tory bosses also sanctioned a stand at their annual gathering in Bournemouth ..."
This London
Tagged: religion, uk
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