Horwich Conservative Club slammed for promising strippers at ‘Gentlemens Evening’ to attract new members

A STRUGGLING Conservative Club has caused outrage by using strippers to entice new members.

It is throwing a £15-a-head “Gentlemen’s Evening” to boost numbers and raise funds.

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The lads-only event later this month will feature “a comedian, strippers, waitresses and food.”

Club bosses insist punters will not be allowed to touch the performers.

But a poster promoting the event at Horwich Conservative Club in Bolton has caused a furious backlash online.

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One woman tweeted: “You couldn’t make it up.”

Local Labour councillor Stephen Pickup said: “I’m sure the vast majority of residents would join me in condemning this event.”

Promoter Simon Denton insisted that the night is appropriate, des­pite the Tory Party being led by Theresa May.

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He said: “It’s about getting younger people in.”

A Tory spokesman said: “Conservative clubs are independent of the Party.”