The Conservative Party is facing intense scrutiny over financial contributions received from Frank Hester, a donor implicated in a racism controversy involving comments about Diane Abbott. Reports have emerged that the Tories accepted an additional £5 million from Hester, on top of a previous £10 million donation, despite acknowledging his involvement in a racism row over a ‘racist’ remark. This latest contribution brings Hester's total donations to £15 million, accounting for 40% of the new £35 million spending limit for a general election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure to return the funds, particularly as a significant portion of the party's donations last year came from Hester. The controversy centers around Hester's alleged comments about Diane Abbott, sparking calls from various quarters for the Tories to disassociate from the donor and return the money.
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The Conservative Party has been reported to have received another £5 million donation, which has yet to be declared, from a donor accused of making racist comments about the Hackney North MP Diane Abbott ⬇️ https://t.co/UgTtQjaLvv
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The PM is under renewed pressure to hand back money donated by Frank Hester, after it was revealed he donated £5m more to the party https://t.co/CBj1B1QAZi
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It’s understood Frank Hester has donated another £5million to the Tories since January - a figure the Tories did not deny - on top of the £10million he had already handed the party The £15million total equates to 40% of the new £35million spending limit for a general election -…
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