PM: Tory donorβs alleged Diane Abbott comments are βracistβ
A spokesperson for the PM released the statement late on Tuesday.
Today, we look at the reaction to the alleged comments made by Tory donor Frank Hester as well as warnings from a watchdog that pet owners are overpaying for medicines.
Adam and Chris discuss the reported remarks by Frank Hester, who has donated Β£10 million to the Conservative Party, after Rishi Sunakβs person described the donorβs comments as βracistβ.
Mr Hester's company said he "accepts that he was rude about Diane Abbott in a private meeting several years ago but his criticism had nothing to do with her gender nor colour of skin".
It said he had tried to apologise directly to her for the hurt he has caused, and is deeply sorry for his remarks.
Dale Vince, Labour Party donor and CEO of Ecotricity tells Adam what itβs like to be a donor of a political party.
And the Competition and Markets Authority has warned that vet practices are not being transparent about the prices of pet medicines. Adam is joined by Claire Batty, a vet from Lancashire, and ³ΙΘΛΏμΚΦ reporter Jim Connolly.
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