In 2000 holding companies controlled by Michael Ashcroft, a member of Britain's Conservative Party and a life peer who grew up in Belize, bought a controlling interest in Telemedia.

2000年，身为英国保守党成员且在伯利兹长大的终身贵族迈克·阿什克罗夫特掌控的控股公司，取得了电讯传媒的控股权。

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But that is one of the many claims against Mr Ashcroft that has not been proven: Michael Ancram, the party chairman, credits him with having broadened the party's financial base.

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But Conservative Party Chairman Michael Ancram, accompanying Mr Hague, said the report was part of a campaign being waged against Mr Ashcroft.

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