Diane Abbott hits out at racism in politics after donor row

The row over returning Mr Hester’s cash started on Monday, when the Guardian reported that in 2019 Mr Hester mentioned: “It is like attempting to not be racist however you see Diane Abbott on the TV, and also you’re similar to I hate, you simply wish to hate all black ladies as a result of she’s there, and I do not hate all black ladies in any respect, however I feel she ought to be shot.”