Rishi Sunak refuses to hand back £10m donation from Tory backer accused of racism

PM supports apology

Rishi Sunak has stated that he has no plans to return the £10 million donation from a major Tory backer accused of racist remarks. The Prime Minister backed Frank Hester's apology, asserting that "remorse should be accepted."

Labour Leader challenges PM

During a heated Prime Minister's Questions session, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer confronted the PM, questioning his acceptance of being "bankrolled" by Mr. Hester. The millionaire donor allegedly made derogatory comments about Diane Abbott, the longest-serving black MP in Britain.

Response from Sunak

When pressured on whether he would return the donation, PM Sunak reiterated the acceptance of remorse and condemned racism. He also criticized Labour's handling of controversial language within their own ranks.

Labour's rebuttal

Sir Keir fired back, highlighting that the Labour Party has evolved and no longer tolerates the issues raised by the PM. Diane Abbott was present in the chamber during the exchange.

Police involvement

Police have been contacted regarding the reported remarks, with Scotland Yard confirming their engagement with an MP about the issue.