Conservative Party Faces Backlash Over Alleged Racist Remarks by Donor

In 2019, Frank Hester, a prominent supporter of the Conservative Party, was accused of making racist comments about Diane Abbott, a well-known lawmaker. The accusation was first reported by The Guardian and the incident allegedly took place at a meeting held at Hester's company, The Phoenix Partnership. Hester has apologized for his remarks but has not confirmed the specific details reported by The Guardian.