'It Was Half A Decade Ago': Tory Minister Defends Party Donor Embroiled In Race Row

  • 📰 HuffPostUK
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 7 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 6%
  • Publisher: 51%

United Kingdom Headlines News

United Kingdom Latest News,United Kingdom Headlines

Kevin Schofield is Politics Editor of HuffPost UK.

Graham Stuart said Frank Hester’s comments were “half a decade ago” as he tried to downplay the significance of the row.Hester, who runs health tech firm TPP, allegedly made the remarks at a meeting in 2019.

Presenter Wilfred Frost then asked the minister whether the Conservatives should hand back the money it has received from Hester.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 108. in UK

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

FactCheck: 12-week waits for inpatient care in Scotland 125 times higher than a decade agoThe picture across Scotland's NHS is stark.
Source: Channel4News - 🏆 27. / 68 Read more »

The Traitors' star Andrew Jenkins w pronounced dead after accident 24 years agoAndrew Jenkins made it to the final of series two of The Traitors.
Source: Daily_Record - 🏆 9. / 89 Read more »

Motorbike stolen from tourist in Scotland five years ago used in police chaseOfficers from Greater Manchester Police spotted the motorcyle in Salford in September last year before working Interpol to trace the rightful owner.
Source: Daily_Record - 🏆 9. / 89 Read more »

Emma Caldwell killer Iain Packer could have been prosecuted 16 years agoThe revelation emerged today following a meeting between the tragic 27-year-old's mum and the country's most senior lawyer.
Source: Daily_Record - 🏆 9. / 89 Read more »

Are Bayern Munich set for their worst season in over a decade?Are Bayern Munich heading towards their worst ever season for over a decade, or can Thomas Tuchel's side bounce back against the odds?
Source: BBCSport - 🏆 111. / 51 Read more »

Kylian Mbappe 'signed Real Madrid contract two weeks ago' as details of stunning deal emergeKylian Mbappe has already signed a contract to join Real Madrid from PSG this summer, according to a new report.
Source: sportbible - 🏆 89. / 53 Read more »