Hunt Says Tory Donor’s Comments Are Racist, But Apology Should be Accepted.

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has condemned "racist and despicable" comments made by top Conservative Party donor Frank Hester, who donated £10.2m to the Tories last year. Hunt said an apology by Hester should be accepted but that someone should not be "cancelled" for past comments they have apologized for. Hester's comments about Black Labour MP Diane Abbott have been described by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as "racist and wrong."

March 13, 2024
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