Probe into leak of Conservative MP data reveals more records were taken

The Conservative Party first became aware of the breach on Nov. 17 after personal financial records of 15 of its MPs were leaked.

A data breach at Conservative Party headquarters involved more people than initially believed.

The party first became aware of the breach on Nov. 17, after the personal financial records of 15 members of Parliament were e-mailed to party insiders and others.

All except one of the MPs were elected for the first time in April.

The subsequent internal investigation revealed records belonging to other nomination candidates – not just those who ultimately became MPs – were also downloaded.

Those whose information was obtained were notified by the party last week.

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