Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 14 Mar 2024,Thursday India Global
Conservative party's major donor, Frank Hester, faces backlash after making racist remarks during a meeting, including suggesting staff climb on a train roof and seeking jokes about Malaysian people. Hester, who donated £10m to the Tories, also commented negatively about Diane Abbott. His remarks sparked condemnation, with politicians and leaders denouncing them as racist. Hester issued an apology, acknowledging his comments were rude, but denying gender or racial bias. Despite attempts to clarify, Hester's remarks continue to stir controversy, with calls for accountability and scrutiny over his company's contracts with the NHS and Department of Health.
