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

Nine radio star says he speaks to political organisations, Scouts, charities and preschools but draws the line at political promotion

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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."