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Cash faced a no-confidence vote by secret ballot by his constituency party on 2 July 2009.

He was, however, re-selected with the overwhelming support over 98 % of the vote.

Cash also received a personal letter of support from Conservative leader David Cameron before the meeting thanking Cash for " the tireless contribution you make to the work of Parliament.

You have a long record of serving your constituents with commitment and integrity.

" Kennedy, in his letter to Cash regarding his appeal, wrote: " In my judgment there are special reasons why it would not be fair and equitable to require repayment of any money.

They are that in 2004 – 05 you paid rent for accommodation.

Such rent was recoverable under the Rules as they existed at the time unless there was some evidence of impropriety.

There is no such evidence in your case.