Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Sunday 17 May 2015

1. CAMERON ADVISER SLAMS RICH DONORS

David Cameron’s former strategy guru has attacked party donors and said the prime minister should do more for the poor. Speaking to The Sunday Times, Steve Hilton said it was “outrageous” that 2m people in Britain who work all week are unable to support themselves without benefits. He also warned that big donors buy influence with “a ruling class that seeks to perpetuate its privilege”.

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