An unfortunate turn of phrase from Iain Dale

Writing about Michael Ashcroft, Iain Dale said:

Not a single story has actually alleged any wrongdoing. Everything has been duly declared.

Now, that’s a rather careless choice of words. Why? Well, because Lord Ashcroft gave money to the Conservative Party in North Norfolk whilst Iain Dale was their candidate. The party then broke the law by failing to declare it – as the Electoral Commission subsequently found out and reprimanded them for. Not quite all duly declared Iain…