2GB’s Ben Fordham pulls out of Liberal event, saying he didn’t realise it was fundraiser for party

Ben Fordham says he did not know the Liberal event was a fundraiser for the party when he accepted the invitation to speak. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Nine’s 2GB radio host Ben Fordham has pulled out of a Liberal party fundraiser in Kirribilli, saying he did not realise the event was raising money for the political party when he accepted the invitation to speak.

“Kirribilli Branch is honoured to be joined by Ben Fordham, Sydney’s No.1 radio presenter,” the invitation said. “Ben will provide a review of the major stories he has uncovered and covered this year and the very important election year on the horizon.”