Top Tory blasted for flogging £5 tickets to constituents who want to meet him

EXCLUSIVE: Top Tory blasted for flogging £5 tickets to constituents who want to meet himConservative Party deputy chairman Matt Vickers is accused of a 'cash grab' after advertising a coffee morning for his Stockton West constituents - and selling tickets for a fiverCommentsNewsDave Burke Political Correspondent and Alexander Brown Assistant Political Editor17:00, 05 Apr 2026Updated 17:00, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMatt Vickers is hosting a coffee morning in his constituency - with tickets costing £5(Image: Matt Vickers MP)A senior Tory MP has been accused of a shameless cash grab after flogging tickets to constituents who want to air their concerns.‌Matt Vickers, deputy party chairman and a shadow Home Office minister, has advertised a coffee morning for voters to raise local issues - but those attending must cough up £5 for the privilege. Critics have branded it "outrageous" and say members of the public should not have to pay to see their own MP.‌An email sent by Mr Vickers' team to locals in Stockton West said: "These events are a great opportunity to talk about local issues, raise any concerns you may have or simply drop in for a chat and some cake."‌But he went on: "Tickets are a fiver and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis." Cash raised from Tuesday's two hour event in Kirklevington, he said, would go to his campaign fund. It means voters who go along to have their say about their communities will be helping foot the bill for his campaigning.READ MORE: Female teachers face sickening misogyny as 'manosphere' creates 'ticking time bomb'READ MORE: Pressure for 'radical' cut to Royal public funding as King's Sovereign Grant SOARS3View 3 ImagesMr Vickers invited constituents to the coffee morning(Image: Matt Vickers)3View 3 ImagesBut people will have to pay £5 for the privilege(Image: Matt Vickers)‌A voter who received an email about the event told The Mirror: “I f...