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The Tories say Carney is being 'sneaky' about his assets. What do the rules say?

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The Tories say Carney is exploiting a “loophole” in the conflict of interest laws.

Carney is neither an MP nor a member of cabinet.

The Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons came into force in 2004 .

It only applies to sitting members of Parliament , so it's not in force during an election.

Conservatives and Liberals are both racing to brand Carney , a relative unknown on the political stage.

Carney did not answer when asked whether party leadership races should be restricted to sitting MPs.

Conservative strategist Dennis Matthews said the best attacks in politics have to have a kernel of truth to them.

But Shepherd said the attacks are a “false flag”.

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