Speaking at a fundraising party for the parliamentary candidate, the Chancellor of Oxford University Lord Patten said “British parliament needs to reflect the diversity of people in the country.

With his exemplary experiences both in the public and the private sectors, George Lee will be the ideal choice to represent the people of Holborn & St Pancras, and help the whole country in the recovery process.

As China becomes more important in the world’s economy, George will be able to actively engage and promote businesses between China and our country.”

Lee, who aims to bring a fresh perspective to politics said, “I am not a career politician. My whole life has been about change.  It’s my story, from childhood poverty in Hong Kong to working in my parents’ takeaway in Portsmouth, from changing attitudes to racism as an Inspector in the police force, to managing complex changes in business. People are now looking to see change in politics.

"I have always wanted to make a difference to my community and the Conservatives bring fresh ideas and a new direction for the country.

“I want to mobilise the silent majority. I want to tell people they have the power to change politics. Labour might have a historical stronghold in the constituency, but we don’t have to make do with the old ways. We need to bring back politicians who listen to the people, who know what people need and who serve the people”, he continued.

The fundraiser was held at China Tang in London’s Dorchester Hotel with the support of Sir David Tang, the enterprising Shanghai Tang fashion guru and attended by over 100 guests, including David Davies MP (Monmouth).

“I am very encouraged by the support of the business community, as the financial cost of running an effective campaign against a party in power can be very high. The small donations from the community, however, are even more important, because their contribution is very much their mandate for me to speak on their behalf and fight for the changes they demand”, Lee concluded.