Frank Hester

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The Controversial Donations: Unveiling the Story of Frank Hester and the Conservative Party

Conservative party - Diane Abbott - Frank Hester - Political donations - Racism - Rishi Sunak

Discover the scandalous saga of Frank Hester's donations to the Tories and the uproar sparked by his racist comments. Dive into the world of political controversies and digital health activism.

Frank Hester, a major donor to the Conservative party, is at the center of a storm following allegations of racist remarks directed at Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving black MP. The controversy has put pressure on Rishi Sunak to return the £10 million donated by Hester. In response, an open letter condemning racism and discrimination in digital health has gained support, emphasizing the need for an 'equity charter' to combat such behavior.

Recent reports suggest that the Tory party may have received a total of £15 million from Hester over the past year, sparking further calls for donation reviews. The donations from Hester have raised questions about political transparency and accountability.

On another front, Communities Secretary Michael Gove has named controversial groups such as Patriotic Alternative and the British affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood as targets for investigation, adding another layer of complexity to the political landscape.

As the saga unfolds, the spotlight remains on Frank Hester and his involvement with the Tories. The calls for the return of his donations persist, highlighting the ongoing debate on political funding ethics and racial sensitivity.

Interesting Fact: Frank Hester's alleged comments about Diane Abbott have reignited discussions on the portrayal of Black women in the UK, bringing attention to the challenges they face in the public eye.

Interesting Fact: Scottish Conservative leader Mr. Ross clarified that the Scottish Conservatives have not received any donations from Frank Hester, distancing themselves from the controversy surrounding Hester's contributions.

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Frank Hester: Who are the Conservative party's biggest donors? (The Independent)

Rishi Sunak is under pressure to return the £10 million donated by Frank Hester after he allegedly made racist comments about Diane Abbott.

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Return of Frank Hester's Tory donations should be looked at ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Mr Ross said the Scottish Conservatives had not received donations from Mr Hester.

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Open letter in response to Frank Hester's racist comments (Digital Health)

People working in digital health are being urged to sign an open letter condemning racism and discrimination and committing to develop an 'equity charter'.

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Exclusive: Tory party "sitting on" further £5m from disgraced donor ... (Tortoise Media)

If confirmed in the next Electoral Commission update in early June, it takes the total donation from Hester in the past year to £15 million. Hester is at the ...

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Frank Hester's comments about Diane Abbott highlight Britain's ... (The Voice Online)

His comments were not just highly offensive and inflammatory, they have reignited discussions regarding the stereotypical portrayal of Black women in the UK.

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Gove names groups that could be investigated under new ... (The Guardian)

Communities secretary names groups such as Patriotic Alternative and the British affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood as cause for concern.

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Frank Hester: Who is the Tory donor? How did Frank Hester make ... (The Scotsman)

Major Tory donor Frank Hester is alleged to have said Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving black MP, made him “want to hate all black women” and that she ...

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Tories urged to return further £5m donation made by Frank Hester (The Guardian)

Scottish Tory leader says all of Hester's donations should be reviewed after racist and misogynistic comments.

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Return of Frank Hester's Tory donations should be looked at ... (The National)

Mr Ross said the Scottish Conservatives had not received donations from Mr Hester.

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Frank Hester: Tories given further £5m from controversial donor ... (Sky News)

Frank Hester and his company have already given £10m to the party since the 2019 election.

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The Frank Hester row has become a ridiculous spectacle (Spiked)

British politics has been reduced to Labour and the Tories calling each other racists.

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Frank Hester: Rishi Sunak under pressure over 'new £5m' from race ... (BBC News)

The Tory party has reportedly not declared all its funding from controversial tory party donor Frank Hester.

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Tories takes extra £5m from donor Frank Hester amid racism row (The Independent)

The prime minister is under pressure to pay back donations to Frank Hester, who allegedly said Labour MP Diane Abbott 'should be shot'

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Frank Hester: PM under pressure over 'new £5m' from donor ... (BBC News)

Electoral Commission records show Mr Hester has donated more than £10m to the Conservative Party in the past year - including gifting Mr Sunak a £16,000 ...

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Frank Hester's racist remarks should be a seminal moment for British ... (The Guardian)

Letters: Dr Arun Midha, formerly of the select committee on standards, says all political parties must now stand against racism in their actions and words.

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Who are the Tories' recent biggest donors after Frank Hester? (The Guardian)

Company founders, a member of the Sainsbury dynasty and a vice-chair of a textile giant have donated large sums to the party.

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Tories 'given further £5million' from 'racist rant' donor Frank Hester (Yahoo! Maktoob News)

The healthcare entrepreneur allegedly said Diane Abbott made him 'want to hate all black women'

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Labour candidate urges MP to reject party funding from Frank Hester (Banbury FM)

Labour's election cadidiate in Banbury has written to Victoria Prentis asking her to turn down any Conservative funds from Frank Hester.

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UK Tories urged to return donor Frank Hester's money after race row (CNA)

Businessman Frank Hester is alleged to have said that Diane Abbott - Britain's longest-serving black MP - made him "want to hate all black women" and that ...

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Newspaper headlines: Frank Hester 'gave £5m more' and Russia ... (BBC News)

A variety of stories lead Friday's papers. The i reports that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ended speculation that he will hold an early general election ...

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Newspaper headlines: Frank Hester 'gave £5m more' and Russia ... (BBC News)

The latest from the row around Tory donor Frank Hester and an incident over the Baltic Sea lead the papers.

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Diane Abbott racism row: Independent readers call for Tories to ... (The Independent)

Pressure continues to mount on the government to return a £10 million donation from business mogul Frank Hester following the resurfacing of racist and ...

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