Rishi Sunak is under scrutiny for his meetings with Tory donor Frank Hester, following reports that Hester paid £16k for Sunak's helicopter trip to Leeds the day after the autumn statement in November. Downing Street has declined to provide details on whether the two met. This incident has raised questions about the nature of Hester's interactions with senior Conservatives over more than a decade, including trade delegations, visits at headquarters, and Tory fundraisers. Additionally, it was revealed that Sunak was flown to Leeds for a private tour of Hester's office weeks after a £5m donation from the businessman. The total donations from Hester to the Tory party amount to £10 million, prompting inquiries into whether these contributions have facilitated privileged access to the Prime Minister.
Rishi Sunak reportedly visited Frank Hester’s office on a £16,000 helicopter trip to Leeds paid for by the businessman last year, raising questions about whether the Tory backer’s £10 million donations have bought him access to the Prime Minister. https://t.co/2CY7GqFml6
Revealed: Sunak flown to Leeds for private tour of Frank Hester’s office weeks after £5m donation https://t.co/PQ0Qerl7kc
Trade delegations, visits at headquarters, and Tory fundraisers - Frank Hester’s meetings with senior Conservatives over more than a decade. W/ @rowenamason and @peterwalker99 https://t.co/KITbBFpZUm https://t.co/TzdeVrO3QU
Sunak under pressure to say how many times he has met Tory donor Frank Hester https://t.co/ZHZDKhqU3u
New: Rishi Sunak is believed to have met Frank Hester in the afternoon on the day after the autumn statement in Nov when Hester paid £16k for Sunak to fly to Leeds by helicopter. Downing St declined to “get into the details” of whether they met. https://t.co/jOt8CFfFNt