David Cameron ridiculed as hair stylist 'honoured' with MBE

Prime minister accused of cronyism after his £90-a-cut barber appears in New Year's Honours list

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DAVID CAMERON faces fresh accusations of cronyism after his £90-a-cut hairdresser was appointed MBE in the New Year's Honours list.

Lino Carbosiero, who was singled out for "services to hairdressing", reportedly began working as the Tory leader's barber on the orders of Samantha Cameron.

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