Transport Secretary Mark Harper defends Conservative Party's acceptance of donations from alleged racist donor Frank Hester.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper defends the Conservative Party's acceptance of donations from businessman Frank Hester, who allegedly made racist remarks about MP Diane Abbott. Hester has previously donated £10m to the party, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has refused calls to return the donation, arguing that Hester's apology should be accepted. Harper declined to comment on whether the party would accept more cash from Hester, stating that any future donations would be declared in the usual way.

March 17, 2024
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