Starmer claims Tory party bankrolled by racist as he urges Sunak to return 10m donation

Sir Keir Starmer claimed the Conservative party is being bankrolled by someone using racist language during a fiery Prime Ministers Questions on Wednesday, 13 March. The Labour leaders comments came in the wake of a continuing row over a Tory donors alleged comments about Diane Abbott. Frank Hester, who donated 10m to the Tories last year, allegedly made a series of incendiary comments about the MP, including that she made him want to hate all Black women. A statement from Mr Hesters firm said he accepts that he was rude about Diane but his criticism had nothing to do with her gender nor colour of skin. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the worlds most freethinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independentlymind