UK's Conservative Party accepted £5m donation from businessman with prior racist remarks, becoming their largest donor.

The UK's Conservative Party accepted a £5 million donation from businessman Frank Hester shortly before the May election, despite his previous racist remarks about Labour MP Diane Abbott. This donation increases Hester's total contributions to over £20 million since 2023, making him the party's largest donor. Critics argue that the Tories' acceptance of his funds undermines their stance against racism. Overall, political parties received £51.6 million in donations during the election period.

September 12, 2024
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