JUST IN: The Prime Minister's spokesman announced that Frank Hester has apologized for his comments, which were described as racist and wrong. The spokesman emphasized that remorse has been shown and it should be accepted. This statement comes amid discussions about whether the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, should return a £10m contribution from Hester, who refuses to even admit making the comments or acknowledging their racist or sexist nature. During Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), opposition leader Keir Starmer questioned "What racist, woman-hating threat of violence" would necessitate the return of the funds, highlighting the severity of Hester's remarks. Despite this, Sunak reiterated that Hester's apology and displayed remorse were sufficient.
"What racist, woman-hating threat of violence would [Frank Hester] have to make for the PM to hand back the £10m he’s taken from him?" Asks Keir Starmer Rishi Sunak says Frank Hester apologised for his comment and that should be accepted #PMQs https://t.co/8Zg3bWOOoo https://t.co/qHaEBRgxsy
Rishi Sunak doubling down on not returning Frank Hester's £10m at PMQs right now. Says "he has rightly apologised" for the comments "and that remorse should be accepted".
Rishi Sunak says Frank Hester's "remorse... should be accepted". A reminder that Hester still refuses to even admit making the comments, let alone say that they were racist or sexist #pmqs
NEW: Sunak's spokesman says Frank Hester's comments were 'racist and wrong' but he has 'rightly apologised' - says 'where remorse is shown, it should be accepted'
Here we go. PM Spox says “The comments allegedly made by Frank Hester were racist and wrong. He has now rightly apologised for the offence caused and where remorse is shown it should be accepted. “The Prime Minister is clear there is no place for racism in public life and…
NEW: PM spox: “The comments allegedly made by Frank Hester were racist and wrong. He has now rightly apologised for the offence caused and where remorse is shown it should be accepted… 1/2
JUST IN: PM spokesman: “The comments allegedly made by Frank Hester were racist and wrong. He has now rightly apologised for the offence caused and where remorse is shown it should be accepted. " Not paying cash back.. yet.