A Nazi salute is a criminal offence in the Federal Republic of Germany. [4] His father was a chief engineer for the National Coal Board. and Ready Steady Cook. [17] The Western Goals Institute achieved notoriety by inviting Jean-Marie Le Pen (leader of the French National Front) and Alessandra Mussolini (Benito Mussolini's granddaughter, a Deputy sitting for the Italian neo-fascist MSI) to address fringe meetings at the 1992 Conservative Party conference. Neil Hamilton became embroiled in the Cash-for-questions affair, and the former BBC broadcaster Martin Bell stood against him for the Tatton seat at the 1997 general election. The Director-General, Alasdair Milne, stated he was instructed to do so by the Governors of the BBC. "[118], On 30 March 2000, Hamilton appeared on Da Ali G Show on Channel 4, for a satirical comedic interview[119] when he was seen to be sharing what appeared to be a marijuana joint with the comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's "Ali G" character. She has been married to Neil Hamilton since 17 February 1978. The records have been examined - and there is no such impact. In September 2003, after having a residence in the Tatton constituency for twenty years, the Hamiltons moved to Hullavington, Wiltshire, where they purchased a home in October 2004. Derek Laud was an ex-Monday Club activist and protg of Hamilton's friend Michael Brown, who offered Hamilton a fee of 8,000 per year. [126], Hamilton's comments are frequently controversial. [93] [1] Neil Hamilton's application to become a European Parliamentary candidate for UKIP was rejected in 2013, though he had been elected to UKIP's National Executive Committee in 2011. [103] Other contributors to the fund included Simon Heffer, Norris McWhirter, Peter Clarke, Lord Bell, Gyles Brandreth and Gerald Howarth (Hamilton's co-plaintiff in the BBC action). Bell campaigned as an anti-sleaze candidate, and Christine Hamilton confronted him during a televised press conference on Knutsford Heath, which brought her to public prominence. She is an actress, known for Lady Godiva: Back in the Saddle (2007), Razzberry Jazzberry Jam (2008) and The All New Harry Hill Show (2003). They would now have to prolong their stay in Hong Kong, and in the circumstances, British Airways would surely wish to cover their hotel bill.British Airways had other plans. It claimed the money was paid to the men by Mohamed Al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods. [26] Hamilton has also been a dictionary corner guest on Countdown. [29] Despite this, Hamilton remained, for a time, loyal to the Major government which endorsed the treaty. [112] In February 2005, the publicist Max Clifford, who had acted for Milroy-Sloan, settled, paying Hamilton an undisclosed sum. [116], On 9 May 1997, Hamilton and his wife appeared on the current affairs satire quiz programme Have I Got News for You. Christine Hamilton's autobiography 2005. The unconventional defence is hardly surprising for a couple who, ever since the former cabinet minister resigned from government in 1994, have been involved in a fight for political survival, endless legal battles and all manner of media roles. [24], Hamilton has appeared on numerous topical television programmes including GMTV, Loose Women, This Week, The Alan Titchmarsh Show, This Morning and The Wright Stuff. They went on the road in rep appearing in a revival of the Rocky Horror Show. When it comes to blagging air tickets or free dinners, they have plenty of form, but rapists?If the allegations that they were involved in the sexual assault of a 28-year-old woman while another man raped her at his flat in Ilford had been levelled at anyone except the Hamiltons, one suspects that the natural scepticism of the police would have come into play.But the circus that developed is typical of the couple. "[75], The media began to focus on the remaining unsettled case. It was probably that, as much as a desire to front things out, that led the pair to relaunch themselves as what Neil calls "media butterflies living on our wits, broadcasting. Peter Fiddick and Dennis Barker, "BBC in crisis over libel case deal". The House of Commons Select Committee on Standards investigation stated: "Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Brown had a number of contacts with Ministers and officials as part of their campaign to influence Government policy on Skoal Bandits" and said that there was "no evidence that any appropriate declaration was made". They appeared in panto in Guildford. On 31 July 1998, Hamilton's action was approved for a court listing. "[50], Following his maiden speech in the Welsh Assembly, he was accused of making sexist remarks towards female politicians after referring to Kirsty Williams and Leanne Wood as "concubines" in a "harem". Burnside, a tough Ulsterman, was unamused by the Hamiltons' tricks. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. When Eluned Morgan claimed that the economic consequences of Brexit would be hardest for those who could least afford it, Hamilton remarked that "suicide's an option". On 22 May 2001, unable to pay his legal fees and with costs amounting to some 3m, Hamilton declared bankruptcy. Why did Max Clifford - a highly professional operator who boasts that no other libel action against him has been successful - make such a basic, ghastly mistake? During a debate about amputees he said that Frank Dobson "does not have a leg to stand on". For the next couple of weeks, his plastic would have gone to sleep. [9] Hamilton stood as the Conservative parliamentary candidate in the February 1974 general election in Abertillery[10] and in the 1979 general election in Bradford North,[11] but failed on both occasions. Neil Hamilton: You have, and I think we need to have something to eat. [89] On 3 December 1986, Pedley refused the offered settlement terms and asked for a hearing in open court. She is married to Neil Hamilton, the former Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Tatton. [19], In 1985, he began working for Ian Greer Associates, lobbying on behalf of US Tobacco. She is famous for being a Autobiographer. "[76] Pedley did not name the supporters but the then chairman of the Young Conservatives, Richard Fuller, pledged financial support to the fight and in a meeting with Jeffrey Archer, Deputy Chairman of the Conservative Party, Fuller resisted Archer's demand to back down.[77]. Miss, can you hear me? straight after the 1997 election. The Hamiltons flew first class, naturally, and BA took care of all the bills, which is how they like to travel.Towards the end of their stay, they asked if they could come back via Hong Kong; the airline was happy to agree. November 1999: Neil Hamilton, with his wife Christine, sues Mr Fayed in a memorable libel action and tries to clear his name of sleaze allegations. British politician from Wales, UKIP leader, Student activity and early political career, Dropping of libel action against the Young Conservatives. [16], Hamilton resumed his activities as a supporter of pressure groups, including the Western Goals Institute, led by ex-Young Monday Club Chairman, Andrew V. R. Smith and attracting the support of other parliamentarians such as Sir Patrick Wall, Bill Walker, Nicholas Winterton and the Revd. STRATEGY NETWORK INTERNATIONAL, Tory MPs were paid to plant questions says Harrods chief, "I was there when they first met he delighted in showing off, she was the centre of attention", "Neil Hamilton should step down as Knutsford's MP now, a true blue Tory argued this week", "Neil Hamilton joins UKIP's Nigel Farage show", "Ukip demotes Neil Hamilton as party fears over sleaze grow. "My staff are appalled and disgusted. [88] Hamilton's admission had the effect of reaffirming the testimony of the two witnesses who alleged he had given a Nazi salute in Berlin and exposing those witnesses who had reversed their position. Acting from 12 September 2020 to 18 October 2021. Christine Hamilton dropped from charity after comparing burqa to KKK. If he had been given a brown envelope, he would immediately have carved himself out a thick wad of dosh and shoved it in his wallet. Out on the road, before Kendra can run over Alexis, Lucas crashes into her car. RM E0WT12 - Dec. 12, 1963 - Christine Keeler jailed for Nine months: Today at the Old Bailey, 21 year old Christine Keeler was jailed for nine months for Perjury and Conspiracy to obstruct the course of justice. Just before they went to the police on the latest allegations they were at the funeral of Lord Longford at Westminster Cathedral.All through these times, Christine Hamilton has stood by her man, even hosting a television chat show, talking to celebrities about adversity in their lives and compiling a Bumper Book of British Battle Axes.She is well versed in politics. The party's leader Nigel Farage pledged to support him in the election for the National Executive Committee. When they went to the police to give their statements they were accompanied by a television crew from the BBC whose offbeat documentary-maker Louis Theroux is filming them. "[14] Hamilton was also European and Parliamentary Affairs Director of the Institute of Directors during this time.[when? In the early 1970s, Hamilton was the founder of the Eldon League, a right-wing social organisation given to having picnics and dinners 'and having a good time'. There is no sign of any falling away of plastic use after the days on which Neil Hamilton is supposed to have received al-Fayed's brown-enveloped shilling. Neil Hamilton thanked him for his good wishes and his friendship, but went on to say that because of their friendship, he would have to stand aside from any disputes involving al-Fayed which came within the DTI's purview; other ministers would have to deal with them.That is not why al-Fayed cultivated politicians; he did not expect that when they became important and were in a position to exercise influence, they would promptly stand aside. I mean now an MP doesn't take a lump of sugar without declaring it, but in the Eighties, the climate was completely different, it was not regarded as wrong to accept hospitality. At the the time the accusation was made, the Hamiltons were taking part in a television documentary, with Louis Theroux following them around has part of his When Louis Met series. They may feel that their wealth is compensation enough for that humiliation. [105] Al-Fayed said Hamilton had taken the money either in brown envelope cash payments or through Ian Greer. One of the doubts raised about the rape allegations is the unlikelihood of the Hamiltons being found in Ilford, an Essex town notably lacking glamour. bobalmighty. [78] Dale Campbell-Savours claimed he had evidence in the form of a letter from Pedley to the former Party Chairman, John Selwyn Gummer, demonstrating Conservative Central Office (CCO) had contacted witnesses. In the process, the Bill of Rights 1689 was amended by the Defamation Act 1996 to allow statements made in Parliament to be questioned in court. The two are very pleased with their grand new residence and call it their "Up Yours' house. He argued there was no evidence that leaded petrol was damaging the environment, or health, and that jobs would be lost in his constituency if leaded petrol was banned. Justice Simon Brown ruled that Hamilton and Howarth be debarred from alleging Pedley's words were libel and should pay Pedley's costs.[90]. It is quite something, this triumphalist perspective. Technically, the first time Neil appears onscreen is during the movie's opening moments at the opera house in Ukraine. In 1972, after several years' membership, Hamilton was elected to the executive council of the Conservative Monday Club. So it should have been easy to trace the impact of the brown envelopes on his credit cards and money machine cards; all the evidence would be on file. The political class have plundered every resource from the working class yet they still feel aggrieved by the one thing they haven't yet stolen their opinions & critique. Hamilton came third in the first series of the reality television programme, I'm a CelebrityGet Me Out of Here! But we, their viewers and tormentors, know that their life in the public eye is a self-imposed punishment, ensuring they will never move on. in the first of many signings by the producers that prove you don't have to be celebrated to attract the culture's most captivating misnomer. Funds for the action were donated by Lord Harris of High Cross, the Earl of Portsmouth and Taki, who raised 50,000. 28:45. Ms Milroy-Sloan was jailed for three years in June 2003, and the Hamiltons launched 24 defamation claims against Clifford, one for each newspaper he'd repeated Milroy-Sloan's claims in. I am receiving a much smaller subsidy from my friend al-Fayed, who acknowledges my genius and who is also hugely rich. [21] Hamilton was obliged to concede he had been wrong to make no reference to the payment "when I went on those meetings with Ministers". [57] Hamilton contested the constituency of Islwyn but came sixth with just 507 votes. January 2002: The Hamiltons are photographed nude, as Adam and Eve, on the front of GQ magazine. [18], In the theatre, Hamilton has appeared in pantomime in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford in 2002,[19] as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the Kettering Lighthouse Theatre in 2011[20] and has taken the role of the narrator for The Rocky Horror Show musical. [84] The Independent revealed the existence of a taped conversation of a Tory witness being "shaken rigid" by Central Office's suggestion that the Berlin events had not happened and "no other witness would substantiate or give evidence about those alleged incidents" and the witness was told no other witness would back his account. In 2011, he returned to politics and was elected to the National Executive Committee of UKIP. In the immediate aftermath of the BBC settlement, allegations of witness intimidation abounded. [7] She stood behind Nabarro as he spoke on the steps of Winchester Court after being cleared on appeal of a motoring offence. Two men were later imprisoned for the assault. He also taught constitutional law at Hatfield Polytechnic between September 1978 and July 1982. [113], In 2014, Milroy-Sloan, under her birth name Emily Checksfield, was jailed again for falsely claiming to police that her ex-partner had threatened to kill her with a Samurai sword. Hamilton was told by the Chief Whip to stay neutral, but says he ignored this instruction. Nikki: Oh, my God! He criticised BBC Wales for excluding UKIP from the main leaders' debates, with Hamilton instead being invited to a separate debate alongside Reform UK and the Wales Green Party. Find E Notify stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. By BRUCE ANDERSON and AGENCIES Neil and Christine Hamilton were once invited to Taiwan by British Airways, back in the days when Lord King was chairman. In December 1986, Hamilton was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to David Mitchell. Oh, okay! Nadine Milroy-Sloan, 28, of Grimsby, alleged last May that the Hamiltons had forced her to take part in sex games at a flat in Ilford, east London, owned by Barry Lehaney, 61, a retired financial. A low and cunning fellow who was a regular beneficiary of brown envelopes would have taken the trouble to conceal the fact.But Neil Hamilton is not cunning. [6], Hamilton spent many years working as secretary to various Conservative MPs, first Wilfred Proudfoot MP for Brighouse and Spenborough, then Gerald Nabarro, MP for South Worcestershire. Tuesday December 3, 2019: On General Hospital today, Willow takes a pregnancy test, Sonny tries to find out what Jax is hiding, and Kendra dies after the accident. The pair posed naked on the cover of GQ, dressed as Adam and Eve, with only fig leaves covering their lack of modesty. Before the BBC defence lawyers had an opportunity to interrogate Hamilton, the Board of Governors met during the trial and instructed the BBC Board of Management to settle the case: "the BBC executives at this meeting expressed serious doubts about the decision. She's gonna be okay! Hamilton was a teacher at St John's College in Southsea between 1973 and 1976. He came under pressure to step down after the resignation of another minister, Tim Smith, on 19 October 1994, after Smith had admitted to taking money in the cash-for-questions affair. That is why al-Fayed decided to destroy him.There is a lot of competition, but throughout a chequered career, Neil Hamilton has always managed to be his own worst enemy. Actress: Lady Godiva: Back in the Saddle. In the early 1970s, the then Christine Holman - daughter of a doctor - was secretary for a Tory MP called Wilfred Proudfoot.And then she was allegedly head-hunted by the flamboyant Sir Gerald Nabarro, the wealthy Worcestershire Tory MP who sported a spectacular handlebar moustache and a booming voice.She supported Sir Gerald during his trial for alleged dangerous driving at Winchester in 1972.Throughout the trial, she clutched a piece of lucky white heather and wept when he was acquitted. What could be wrong with that? The episode was recorded one week after Hamilton lost his seat. So, instead, we pretend mass-acceptance and admiration of people we can despise from the beginning. The irony is that had the Hamiltons not been such shameless publicity seekers, they would not have attracted the false accusation that has proved so profitable in the first place. [18], Hamilton also lent his support to the No Turning Back Group organised by his friend Michael Brown MP. Attempts were made to manage and rig statements by Mr. David Mitchell. "[64], The prosecution was financed by Sir James Goldsmith[65] and Taki, The Spectator columnist. When Louis Met. (January 1987). General election 1983: Neil Hamilton elected Conservative MP for Tatton. The cash-for-questions affair enquiry in 1997 found that Hamilton had taken bribes. Hamilton and her husband have become prominent supporters of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), with Neil standing for a local council seat in the 2014 local elections. Martin Smyth. He received a BScEcon degree in economics and politics from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1970, and an MScEcon degree in economics and politics in 1975. In a phone conversation, Hamilton gave an absolute assurance to Heseltine that there was no such relationship, but he had received two payments from Greer in 1988 and 1989, totalling 10,000. Several have endured abuse and hate mail following publication of their names in the Young National Front paper Bulldog and other extremist papers. [64] The Guardian newspaper highlighted Hamilton's admission in The Sunday Times in an article he wrote after the court case that he did give "a little salute with two fingers to his nose to give the impression of a toothbrush moustache. He immediately phoned Neil Hamilton, and told him that Lord King would be appalled when he heard what had happened to Christine Hamilton. And who, instead of being feted for her spirited action, was branded the wife from hell; the bossy termagant. When it came to al-Fayed's supposed temptations, Neil Hamilton did have motive, means and opportunity. [132] The trading name of Vixen Consultants is Christine Hamilton.[133]. Disraeli had no money, but was subsidised by the Duke of Portland and the Rothschilds, who were hugely rich. Part of the problem is that neither Neil nor Christine appear to show the smallest understanding of what a seismic blow they dealt to the nation's relationship with its political leaders. [35], In September 2011, Hamilton attended the annual conference of the UK Independence Party (UKIP). August 2001: The Hamiltons are arrested after an allegation of sexual abuse is made by Nadine Milroy-Sloan, who took her claims to the publicist Max Clifford. Three months later, at the 1983 general election Hamilton was elected to Parliament as MP for Tatton. [22], Thatcher appointed Hamilton a whip in July 1990. Neil Hamilton's strategy is simply to deny everything. Hamilton initially refused, saying, "What is there to apologise for?" RM B4XM25 - Christine Hamilton breaks down in a tv interview Aug 2001 with her husband Neil Hamilton. Hamilton was a member of the "No Turning Back group", advocating Thatcherite policies. [29] Hamilton has also written columns for Western Daily Press and the gay magazine Refresh. Mr W. Mason, Chief General Manager of the NRMA, and Mr. R.E. Along with his wife, Hamilton earns his living as a "celebrity", prostituting his notoriety for money and making freak-show entertainment out of his lack of shame and remorse. "Do you accept my husband is innocent?" On 20 October 1994, The Guardian published an article which claimed that Hamilton and another minister, Tim Smith, had received money, in the form of cash in brown envelopes. [125] In April 1986, Hamilton was one of ten MPs to vote against the government on an EEC bill. Neil and Christine may feel that by "mining the rich seam of popular culture', as Neil calls it, they are winning. HIGNFY S13E04 - Maureen Lipman, Neil & Christine Hamilton. June 2003: Milroy-Sloan is jailed for three years for perverting the course of justice. On 21 December 1999, the jury unanimously decided in favour of Al-Fayed, declaring Hamilton corrupt. Labour AM Hefin David described Hamilton's comments as "outrageous". He was on their parliamentary advisory board. On 3 July 1997, the enquiry found Hamilton guilty of taking "cash for questions". Deayton is later sacked. I hope this will now cease, together with set-ups and the surveillance and harassment of other witnesses; in my case by private security companies."[91]. Hamilton and his wife were cross-examined by George Carman QC. She appeared on the television talk show Loose Women, starring Nadia Sawalha. Or as Neil says: "It sends a strong signal to our enemies that they have failed to destroy us. [citation needed], Hamilton and Howarth reversed their earlier position and dropped their libel action against Pedley. Defined by those bulging brown envelopes, Neil Hamilton continues to ensure that his fate and his wife's are inextricably linked to them. Hamilton joined Ian Greer, a parliamentary lobbyist, as a co-plaintiff. She falsely alleged she was attacked by Neil and Christine Hamilton in 2001 Under the name Emily Checksfield she was jailed for four years last week This time she told police her boyfriend. It was upheld first by the British public in 1997, who booted Hamilton out of his Tatton constituency despite his protestations of innocence, in favour of the white-suited broadcaster Martin Bell. [7] Hamilton worked as her husband's secretary following their 1983 marriage. Menu. Reports suggest that it is pounds 100,000, though the Hamiltons declare that to be "a wild underestimate". [citation needed], No longer a minister at the time of the 1995 Conservative Party leadership election, Hamilton did not support Major. [56], In the 2021 Senedd election Hamilton moved to the South Wales East region. More information appeared in the press alleging witness interference, including the Hogan Memorandum, the internal BBC document listing the witnesses who had changed their account. A BBC internal memorandum to the Board of Management claimed some 17 witnesses had been intimidated into changing their testimony. He also said that he made the fateful suggestion that she interview each cabinet member individually, believing they would lack the resolve to tell her to her face that she must go. "[74], Howarth and Hamilton said the case against Pedley would not be dropped and Pedley said he would not be joining the BBC decision. In his spare time he studied for his bar practice exam. We often can't wait for that satifying arc to occur naturally. David Thomas, Raymond Hughes and Michael Cassall, "MP urges resignations at BBC after libel settlement". This was a humorous reference to Martin Bell, who wore just such a suit throughout the 1997 general election campaign. He would be straight round to examine Christine Hamilton. Smith admitted his guilt and resigned immediately. Batten said he expected his Welsh Assembly members to now "work together for UKIP's cause and get on with the job. HIGNFY S30E04 - Jeremy Clarkson, Andy Hamilton & Mark Steel. In 1973, as a representative of the Federation of Conservative Students, Hamilton attended a conference of the neo-fascist Italian Social Movement (MSI). She then studied sociology at the University of York and first met Neil Hamilton when they both attended a student political conference. When Martin Bell, the BBC war correspondent, announced he would stand as an independent candidate in Tatton, the Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates for the area stood down in order to give Bell a clear run against Hamilton. Christine! The settlement is believed to be more than pounds 100,000. Pictured: Neil & Christine. Labour accused Conservative Central Office of organising a cover-up over claims that Hamilton had given a Nazi salute on a visit to Berlin and sought to question the then party chairman, Norman Tebbit. In August 2001, a mother-of-four from Grimsby, Nadine Milroy-Sloan, accused Neil and Christine Hamilton of sexual assault. Christine Hamilton and Neil Hamilton attend The 20th BRIT Awards with Mastercard, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, UK, Friday 03 March 2000. [48] Hamilton was ousted as leader of UKIP in the National Assembly on 17 May 2018 and was replaced by Caroline Jones. [58] He was also top of the UKIP list for that region but was not appointed as an additional member either. Following Hamilton's ejection from Tatton and the Conservative defeat in the 1997 election, the new party leader, William Hague, sought to distance the Conservative Party from the disgraced Hamilton and asked Hamilton to stay away from the party conference. Neil and Christine Hamilton Are Staging A Political Comeback He last won an election in 1992. On 8 April 1997, Hamilton was chosen as the Conservative candidate for Tatton (182 for, 35 against, 100 abstained). But they are, however, two of the most transparent proponents of the tendency and the two people who best illustrate why it is that the tendency is so unhealthy. In 2006, they released a song coinciding with the World Cup, "England Are Jolly Dee". The Hamiltons flew first class, naturally, and BA took care of all the . She attended Wentworth College, an independent boarding school for girls in Bournemouth [3] and a co-educational Grammar School in Christchurch, Dorset. [104], The jury trial commenced in November 1999. - INDEPENDENT. 20 years of Sacha Baron Cohen: all of his best political interviews . [98], Downey reported that he found the evidence against Hamilton in the case of Al-Fayed "compelling". Other MPs active in the No Turning Back Group included Michael Portillo, Peter Lilley, Alan Duncan and Gerald Howarth. Neil: They're on their way. [122] He appeared on a celebrity edition of Mastermind on Boxing Day 2004. [17] Hamilton appeared on Have I Got News for You in 2002 and taunted presenter Angus Deayton over recent tabloid revelations about his personal life. Guy Rais, "Goose-step not backing Nazism says Tory MP". Neil Hamilton was forced to resign as a Tory trade and industry minister after claims that he took money from Mohamed al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods, in return for asking questions in Parliament.He took his feud with al-Fayed to the High Court and lost a libel action in 1999. Fortunately, one of the world's leading experts on food poisoning worked in Hong Kong, and was a consultant to BA. The Campaign relating to Skoal Bandits", "The Attack on Sleaze: How apartheid regime set out to woo Tories", Select Committee on Standards and Privileges First Report iv. These included his attending and giving a fraternal speech in 1972 to the Movimento Sociale Italiano (MSI) an Italian neo-fascist party led by one of Benito Mussolini's ex-ministers, Giorgio Almirante,[62] Hamilton's membership of the Eldon League, and his involvement with the Powellite faction of the Monday Club and the far-right activist, George Kennedy Young, the former Deputy Director of MI6 and Chairman of the Society for Individual Freedom.

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