One of Conservative leader David Cameron’s business backers is a millionaire landlord who has been accused of ruthless tactics against his tenants.
Trevor Pears, 42, whose family owns 15,000 properties, is alleged to be driving out small shops in favour of supermarkets and forcing out tenants through legal loopholes, writes The Guardian.
Pears is among the property tycoons and hedge fund traders who put up almost £500,000 for his leadership campaign.
References: The Guardian 03/06/06 page 13
