Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, has faced questions from Labour MP Marsha de Cordova regarding a £16k personal donation he received from Frank Hester, which was used to fund helicopter trips. Despite the controversy, Sunak has firmly stated he will not return the donation. This decision comes amidst a wider discussion about the donation's implications, particularly following comments made by Hester about Diane Abbott that have been labeled as racist. Sunak's refusal to reimburse the donation has sparked debate, with the Prime Minister expressing satisfaction that Hester supports the Conservative Party, describing it as representing one of the most diverse governments in history. Labour's Marsha De Cordova said it's 'shameful' it took the PM more than 24 hours to label Mr Hester's comments 'racist'.
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MP for Battersea Marsha De Cordova asks the PM if he will return a donation from Frank Hester following his comments about Diane Abbott. "No," says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. #PMQs https://t.co/ZTbv6x8cal 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/snagdMrzqn
PM says he won't return a £15k donation from Frank Hester covering the cost of a helicopter flight Sunak is instead 'pleased' Hester is supporting the Tories Labour's Marsha De Cordova said it's 'shameful' it took the PM more than 24 hours to label Mr Hester's comments 'racist' https://t.co/vYP3mX6puI
Asked directly if he will return a donation he received personally from Frank Hester, Rishi Sunak replies, "No" and says he is "pleased that the gentleman is supporting a party that represents one of the most diverse governments [in history]." #PMQs
Rishi Sunak, asked by Labour MP Marsha de Cordova whether he will return £15k personal donation from Frank Hester that funded helicopter trips, replies: “No.”
Asked if he’ll reimburse the £15k Frank Hester spent on helicopter travel for him, Rishi Sunak says “no.” #pmqs
Asked if he’ll repay the £15k cost of this helicopter ride from Frank Hester, Rishi Sunak says “no” https://t.co/jQuSR2bM3r