Labour condemns Frank Hester's remarks as 'reprehensible' and urges the Tories to return his £10m donations. Rishi Sunak is called upon to take action, emphasizing that holding onto the money would imply condoning the disturbing comments. Several MPs express outrage over the situation, criticizing the normalization of violent language and its impact on public discourse and democracy.
Let's see how long it takes @RishiSunak to act on this too... https://t.co/hJ7rPprJXm
Any decent Tory should demand this money handed back -terrifying how normalised violent language is now as though just words their target should suck up to defend free speech. They aren’t and it doesn’t. It fuels fire of hatred and violence now drowning debate and democracy. https://t.co/RKpaGVCPu6
NEW: Labour describes Frank Hester's remarks as "reprehensible" and calls on the Tories to return his £10m donations in full. “Rishi Sunak has claimed that 'words matter', and he must know that holding onto that money would suggest the Tories condone these disturbing comments."
The PM needs to call this out for what it is. Absolutely disgraceful. https://t.co/3ULMZ6NsW4
FFS The Tory Party can take this bigot's cash if it wishes and face any consequences but the tycoon isn't entitled to profit from ££££££££ public contracts. Diane Abbott suffers more abuse than any other MP and doesn't deserve this hateful targeting. https://t.co/VYOoB6rH0C