Tory Donor's Racist Comments Spark Backlash as Conservatives Face Calls to Return £10m in Donations
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Tory donor Frank Hester made racist and sexist comments about MP Diane Abbott in a private meeting 5 years ago. He has apologized for being "rude" but claims he is not racist.
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The Conservatives received £10m in donations from Hester. Opposition parties are demanding the money be returned due to his comments.
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Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has announced a plan to release some prisoners up to 2 months early to ease overcrowding. Labour says this is an "unprecedented" form of early release.
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Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has announced support for new gas power stations, claiming this does not undermine UK climate commitments. Experts disagree.
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A bid to trigger a Commons inquiry into claims Keir Starmer pressured the Speaker ahead of a Gaza vote has been rejected by deputy speakers.