Cabinet minister Mark Harper denies Tories have a problem with race
A senior cabinet minister has denied the Conservative Party has a problem with race after accepting at least £10m from a donor who is accused of racism. Transport Secretary Mark Harper told the BBC he was in "the most ethnically diverse cabinet there has ever been". Mr Harper said his party welcomes members "whatever their race". Donor Frank Hester apologised after reportedly saying ex-Labour MP Diane Abbott made him want to "hate all black women" and that she "should be shot". The party has refused repeated calls to return Mr Hester's money , despite labelling his alleged comments as "racist" and "wrong". https://bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68590969 PM pressured over new funds from racism accused donor I won't return money from donor accused of racism - PM Abbott calls Tory donor's comments frightening Mr Harper also refused to comment on reports the Conservatives have accepted a further £5m from Mr Hester, which ...
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