Sunak Refuses to Return Donation in Controversy Over Racism
- Rishi Sunak acknowledges donor’s alleged remarks were ‘racist’
- Starmer says ruling party should return Hester’s £10 million
Rishi Sunak
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Rishi Sunak defied pressure to return a £10 million ($12.8 million) donation to his Conservative Party from a businessman who the prime minister condemned for “racist” comments about an opposition politician.
The row dominated Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, as Labour Party leader Keir Starmer called on the UK premier to give back the money.