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.
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