The Guardian – Tory donor’s remarks were racist and wrong – No 10 

The Guardian says Downing Street has described alleged remarks made about former Labour MP Diane Abbott by a prominent Conservative Party donor as “racist and wrong”.

Mr Hester reportedly said the MP made him want to “hate all black women”. The paper says ministers initially stopped short of describing the remarks, which Ms Abbott has now reported to the police, as racist. 

It also carries a follow-up report alleging that, during one crowded meeting, Mr Hester asked whether there was “no room for the Indians” and suggested that staff climb onto a train roof.