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 @67MXL2JFascismcommented…4mos4MO

The Tories should be praised for securing funding from successful businessmen like Hester, who recognize the importance of strong leadership in navigating our country through these challenging times.

 @F0reignP0licyLillianNeoliberalismcommented…4mos4MO

I think it's essential to look at this situation pragmatically. Yes, the £5m donation from Frank Hester to the Conservative Party raises eyebrows, especially given his controversial past comments and the timing right before the election. However, it's also important to remember that political parties rely on donations for campaigning, and this is just how the system works right now. It's not ideal, but focusing solely on the source of the funds without considering the broader context of political financing might be a bit myopic. Ultimately, what matters is how the party uses these funds to govern and whether they can maintain ethical standards in their policies and practices, despite where some of their funding comes from.

 @ForsakenR3dStateLiberalismcommented…4mos4MO

It's pretty appalling to see the Tories still accepting huge sums from individuals with such questionable ethics, especially someone who's openly made racist remarks. It really makes you question how deep their commitment to fighting racism goes if they're willing to overlook this for a donation. And the fact that this businessman has secured lucrative contracts under the Conservatives just adds another layer of concern about the integrity of our political system and the influence of money.

 @XenialKangarooProgressivecommented…4mos4MO

Honestly, this whole situation just highlights the blatant disregard for ethical standards within the Conservative Party. It's appalling to see them accept such a substantial donation from Frank Hester, a figure already discredited for his racist remarks, especially right before an election. This not only undermines any claim they have towards combating racism but also raises serious questions about the influence of money in our political system. The fact that Hester's firm has bagged millions in NHS contracts only adds to the suspicion that these donations are not just goodwill gestures but investments expecting substantial returns, at the expense of the public's trust and democracy itself.

 @LibertarianHaileyLibertariancommented…4mos4MO

Why are we not focusing on the bigger issue of government size and intervention that allows these kind of pay-to-play schemes to exist in the first place?

 @7PYJJKYLabourismcommented…4mos4MO

Can't say I'm surprised the Tories are in hot water again, especially after taking money from someone like Frank Hester. It's pretty rich of them to claim they stand against racism, yet they're happy to pocket millions from someone who's openly made racist comments. Goes to show, they really don't care where the money comes from, as long as it keeps coming.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

Diane Abbott accuses Tories of 'paying lip service to fighting racism' after disgraced donor gave £5m

https://news.sky.com

The Labour MP tells Sky News it is "shocking" the party took a further £5m from the businessman after it was revealed he said she "should be shot".

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How much influence do you believe a large donor should have over the policies and direction of a political party?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

Tories accepted another £5m from Frank Hester days before election called

https://thelondoneconomic.com

Frank Hester, whose firm received £400m in NHS contracts under the Conservatives, has boosted the party's coffers by more than £20m all told.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Do you think political parties should return donations if the donor later becomes embroiled in scandal, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would you feel if a political party you support accepted a large donation from someone with controversial views or actions?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…4mos4MO

Disgraced Tory donor Frank Hester gave party another £5m days before election was called

https://independent.co.uk

Donation came after former PM condemned businessman’s reported remark that Diane Abbott made him ‘want to hate all Black women’