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Billionaire James Dyson hits back at claims that he tried to ‘extract favours’ from Boris Johnson

Dyson said he had donated a total of £800 to political causes in his lifetime

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Emily Nicolle

James Dyson said the BBC had made a 'grotesque mischaracterisation' of his links to the Tories and denied any major involvement with the political party
James Dyson said the BBC had made a 'grotesque mischaracterisation' of his links to the Tories and denied any major involvement with the political party Photo: Getty Images

Sir James Dyson has said it was untrue that he tried to “extract favours from the Prime Minister” over text messages about his company.

The billionaire further alleged that the BBC twisted his words on the matter.

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