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the donations frank hester _ what is going on? the donations frank hester has _ what is going on? the donations frank hester has made - what is going on? the donations frank hester has made have - what is going on? the donations. frank hester has made have been properly looked at, accepted and they've been declared in the open and transparent way we are required to do and expect us. if there are future donations, i don't know whether frank hester will make any donations. find whether frank hester will make any donations. �* , ., �* ., ,~' whether frank hester will make any donations. . , ., �* ., ., , ., donations. and you didn't ask anyone in the party? — donations. and you didn't ask anyone in the party? i _ donations. and you didn't ask anyone in the party? i don't _ donations. and you didn't ask anyone in the party? i don't know— donations. and you didn't ask anyone in the party? i don't know whether i in the party? i don't know whether he will give _ in the party? i don't know whether he will give us _ in the party? i don't know whether he will give us donations _
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frank hester runs — this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a _ this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a health _ this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a health care _ this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a health care software | hester runs a health care software company and especially in recent times is one of the conservative party was my biggest donors. he gave £10 million to the party, that's a lot in british terms, just last year. how did this come out? yesterday the guardian newspaper produced an article in which it claimed that in a meeting at his business back in 2019, frank hester said this... "is like trying to be rices but you see diane abbott on the tv and you want to hate all black women because she is there and i don't hate all black women but i think she should be shot." it is important to say bbc has not independently verified those alleged remarks. diane abbott is a long—standing mp in the first black woman mp elected in 1987. while frank hester�*s team have not confirme
frank hester runs — this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a _ this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a health _ this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a health care _ this came out what it's about. frank hester runs a health care software | hester runs a health care software company and especially in recent times is one of the conservative party was my biggest donors. he gave £10 million to the party, that's a lot in british terms, just last year. how did this...
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hand back the money they receive from frank esther.— receive from frank esther. we will have more — receive from frank esther. we will have more on _ receive from frank esther. we will have more on that _ receive from frank esther. we will have more on that story _ receive from frank esther. we will have more on that story later - receive from frank esther. we will have more on that story later this| receive from frank esther. we will| have more on that story later this i was so stay with us. let�*s look at some other stories making news. the number of middle—aged people dying from cancer in the uk is at a 25—year low, according to new figures. a study from cancer research uk found deaths among those aged 35 to 69 have fallen, thanks to screening, better treatments and policies aimed at reducing smoking. labour has set out plans to cap re—sale prices for concert tickets, to crackdown on people who buy them to list online, at an inflated cost. sir keir starmer, said access to music, art and theatre should not be "at the mercy of ruthless ticket touts". t
hand back the money they receive from frank esther.— receive from frank esther. we will have more — receive from frank esther. we will have more on _ receive from frank esther. we will have more on that _ receive from frank esther. we will have more on that story _ receive from frank esther. we will have more on that story later - receive from frank esther. we will have more on that story later this| receive from frank esther. we will| have more on that story later this i was so stay with...
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look, the donation frank _ us what is going on? look, the donation frank hester - us what is going on? look, the donation frank hester has i us what is going on? look, the l donation frank hester has made us what is going on? look, the i donation frank hester has made in the past have been properly looked at, accepted and declared in the open and transparent way that we are required to do and you expect us to do. if there are future donations, i don't know whether frank hester is going to make any donations... fight! going to make any donations... and ou didn't going to make any donations... and you didn't ask— going to make any donations... and you didn't ask anyone in the party whether he was giving any more money before you came this morning? i don't know if he's going to give donations in the future. if you were to do so, we have proper processes to do so, we have proper processes to check that they are acceptable and then they are declared in the usual way. and then they are declared in the usualway. i and then they are dec
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frank esther runs _ correspondent with more. frank esther runs a _ correspondent with more. frank esther runs a software - correspondent with more. frank| esther runs a software company, correspondent with more. f�*a'ia; esther runs a software company, and is one of the conservative party's biggest donors. just last year, he gave the party £10 million, 5 million himself and £5 million through his company. it was at a meeting of that company back in 2019 where the guardian alleges he was talking about an executive from a rival firm and then went on to say that this, "it is like trying not to be racist, but you see diane abbott on the tv and you just want to hate all black woman because she is there, and i don't hate all black women at all, but i think she should be shot. " it is important to say that the bbc has not verified these remarks, that mr hester responded saying that he accepts he was rude about diane abbott in a private meeting several years ago, but his criticism had nothing to do with her gender or colour of skin. also it is worth us noting that his team say t
frank esther runs _ correspondent with more. frank esther runs a _ correspondent with more. frank esther runs a software - correspondent with more. frank| esther runs a software company, correspondent with more. f�*a'ia; esther runs a software company, and is one of the conservative party's biggest donors. just last year, he gave the party £10 million, 5 million himself and £5 million through his company. it was at a meeting of that company back in 2019 where the guardian alleges he was...
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but you see diane abbott on the tv," frank hester is reported to have said in 2019, "and you just want to hate all black women because she's there, and i don't hate all black women at all, but i think she should be shot." mr hester has apologised and said that he abhors racism. in a statement he said that he accepts that he made comments that were rude about diane abbott, but said his criticism had nothing to do with her gender, nor the colour of her skin. the prime minister has suggested that he accepts that apology, but today he's likely to face questions about what will happen to the money frank hester donated. labour are calling for it to be given back. they're absolutely reprehensible comments. rishi sunak should now apologise to diane abbott, and the £10 million the tory party have taken from this individual, rishi sunak should order that money to be paid back. last night a leading member of one conservative pressure group suggested it could be used to promote ethnic minority groups. i would hope that actually hq would use that money to invest in grassroots. there are so many ba
but you see diane abbott on the tv," frank hester is reported to have said in 2019, "and you just want to hate all black women because she's there, and i don't hate all black women at all, but i think she should be shot." mr hester has apologised and said that he abhors racism. in a statement he said that he accepts that he made comments that were rude about diane abbott, but said his criticism had nothing to do with her gender, nor the colour of her skin. the prime minister has...
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sir frank atherton, chief medical officerfor sir frank atherton, chief medical officer for wales, experienced sir frank atherton, chief medical officerfor wales, experienced dr and public official would often front the press conferences in wales practically when it came to explaining why some decisions were being made, on what medical and scientific grounds. certainly he stuck to the script then. but in the background, according to this handwritten note, he thought that things were not clear, and confusing for members of the public. project when you think back to summer of 2020 when restrictions were starting to be lifted. we went into lockdown lockstep, restrictions were lifted at different times around different parts of the uk. when it came to giving the rationale for that, even though the sites was the same, may be the excavation is different. that was part of his frustration that came through in this handwritten note. he was also questioned about not making facemasks compulsory at the same time as in england. yes, and that was a key part of wales different decision—making. we think bac
sir frank atherton, chief medical officerfor sir frank atherton, chief medical officer for wales, experienced sir frank atherton, chief medical officerfor wales, experienced dr and public official would often front the press conferences in wales practically when it came to explaining why some decisions were being made, on what medical and scientific grounds. certainly he stuck to the script then. but in the background, according to this handwritten note, he thought that things were not clear,...
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we also know that frank hester donated £10 million to the party last year. that is around a fifth of the total donations to the conservative party. it is a substantial chunk of money and then another media company are reporting that frank hester has donated another £5 million earlier this year. as i say, we won't know for certain until that is reported officially and recorded in june. but it does sound like the party haven't taken the opportunity to deny that. frank hester has said he would continue to donate to the party as long as it helps rishi sunak. there is no question, given all the publicity there has been around this whether it is necessary that helpful for the party to be receiving money from him, even if it helped financially, there are big political questions here. what about the demands for them to give the money back, what have they said about that? the views amongst conservative mps are quite mixed. there is definitely some unease on the back benches, as well as a few conservatives going on the record and saying the money should be given back
we also know that frank hester donated £10 million to the party last year. that is around a fifth of the total donations to the conservative party. it is a substantial chunk of money and then another media company are reporting that frank hester has donated another £5 million earlier this year. as i say, we won't know for certain until that is reported officially and recorded in june. but it does sound like the party haven't taken the opportunity to deny that. frank hester has said he would...
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frank foster doing what he enjoys most. this 90—year—old great—grandfather from sheffield referees about three times a week. i just love football. being out in the fresh air. i had a 98% mark in my referee exam. i wanted to give that back out, whether it be boys, girls, men 01’ women. i just love it. frank played for bamford football club back in the 1950s. after a knee injury, he couldn't play in the team any more, but he's now in his 44th year of refereeing. my legs are tired afterwards, because i don't have linespeople, and i anticipate a move and go with it. and if i get any arguments, i'm straight in, talking to them. i don't talk down to them. that's rubbish, that. just talk to them naturally. spectators are often stunned to learn his age. it's really hard, isn't it, being a ref? so, the fact that he's still doing it at 90 is absolutely amazing. i can't believe it. and he's keeping up with play, which actually some of the younger lads don't even do. so, yeah, absolutely brilliant to see him here, yeah. it's ob
frank foster doing what he enjoys most. this 90—year—old great—grandfather from sheffield referees about three times a week. i just love football. being out in the fresh air. i had a 98% mark in my referee exam. i wanted to give that back out, whether it be boys, girls, men 01’ women. i just love it. frank played for bamford football club back in the 1950s. after a knee injury, he couldn't play in the team any more, but he's now in his 44th year of refereeing. my legs are tired...
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frank hester has apologised for what he called being "rude" about the mp, diane abbott, but said his comments were nothing to do with skin colour. downing street called the comments "wrong" and "racist", but said he'd apologised and showed remorse. opposition parties have said the tories should return his donations. i spoke to cat neilan, she's the political editor at tortoise media who broke the story of further donations, about the lag in the money being sent and when parties have to report it. this is one of the many problems that we have in our system. it appears to be born out of historical reasons rather than anything else. we do have, for what is supposed to be a very transparent system, quite a complicated one in which there are various different registers updated at various different points. the electoral commission's register is only updated every quarter and i think this story has sort of renewed questions about whether that's really appropriate in this day and age when websites can be updated at the drop of a hat. that was the conservative party response so far when it ca
frank hester has apologised for what he called being "rude" about the mp, diane abbott, but said his comments were nothing to do with skin colour. downing street called the comments "wrong" and "racist", but said he'd apologised and showed remorse. opposition parties have said the tories should return his donations. i spoke to cat neilan, she's the political editor at tortoise media who broke the story of further donations, about the lag in the money being sent and...
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frank gardner, any other government. frank gardner, a security correspondent, _ any other government. frank gardner, a security correspondent, thank - any other government. frank gardner, a security correspondent, thank you i a security correspondent, thank you very much for your time. ireland is set to have its youngest—ever prime minister. one of the country's main governing parties, fine gael, has declared simon harris, who's 37, its new leader, replacing leo varadkar. he'll be formally appointed as prime minister, or taoiseach, when ireland's parliament reconvenes next month. mr harris has just been speaking to the media, and he was asked whether a general election might be on the horizon. it is my view and my intention that this government should run full term. i am very conscious that governments take on a rhythm of their own, and i'm conscious that all people need to act in good faith, and events can happen in irish politics, of course they can. but we've a lot of work to do and i don't think there needs to be a
frank gardner, any other government. frank gardner, a security correspondent, _ any other government. frank gardner, a security correspondent, thank - any other government. frank gardner, a security correspondent, thank you i a security correspondent, thank you very much for your time. ireland is set to have its youngest—ever prime minister. one of the country's main governing parties, fine gael, has declared simon harris, who's 37, its new leader, replacing leo varadkar. he'll be formally...
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mr frank hester. was this route or racist as _ shot. mr frank hester. was this route or racist as a _ shot. mr frank hester. was this route or racist as a comment? i shot. mr frank hester. was this| route or racist as a comment? it shot. mr frank hester. was this route or racist as a comment? it was both. it route or racist as a comment? it was both- it was _ route or racist as a comment? it was both- it was a — route or racist as a comment? it was both. it was a despicable _ both. it was a despicable comment that should not have been made. he has not apologised for being racist. he has— has not apologised for being racist. he has only— has not apologised for being racist. he has only apologised _ has not apologised for being racist. he has only apologised for - has not apologised for being racist. he has only apologised for being i he has only apologised for being route~ _ he has only apologised for being route. he— he has only apologised for being route. ., , he has only apologised for being route. ., ., , ., he has only apologised for being r
mr frank hester. was this route or racist as _ shot. mr frank hester. was this route or racist as a _ shot. mr frank hester. was this route or racist as a comment? i shot. mr frank hester. was this| route or racist as a comment? it shot. mr frank hester. was this route or racist as a comment? it was both. it route or racist as a comment? it was both- it was _ route or racist as a comment? it was both- it was a — route or racist as a comment? it was both. it was a despicable _ both. it was a...
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other mps say that frank apologised and that apology should be accepted. i think the question is, if he continues to give even more, does the party continue to accept these donations? indications are they would, but that will create quite a political row. would, but that will create quite a political rom— political row. quickly, ruling out otential political row. quickly, ruling out potential early _ political row. quickly, ruling out potential early election, - political row. quickly, ruling out potential early election, the - political row. quickly, ruling out. potential early election, the prime minister has given us some news of a new date? , ~ , new date? yes, the prime minister was asked when _ new date? yes, the prime minister was asked when he _ new date? yes, the prime minister was asked when he was _ new date? yes, the prime minister was asked when he was in - was asked when he was in gloucestershire yesterday about a general election on the same day as the local elections, which is made the local elections, which is made the second. there has
other mps say that frank apologised and that apology should be accepted. i think the question is, if he continues to give even more, does the party continue to accept these donations? indications are they would, but that will create quite a political row. would, but that will create quite a political rom— political row. quickly, ruling out otential political row. quickly, ruling out potential early _ political row. quickly, ruling out potential early election, - political row. quickly, ruling...
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frank hester reported to the parliamentary liaison investigations team. we will have more on that and the rest of today's headlines. that is it from me. thank you for watching. bye—bye. hello there, good evening. it's been another really quite wet day for many of us, particularly across england and wales. in fact, parts of south—east england have already seen their average march rainfall. we're not yet halfway through the month. a lot of saturated ground out there. and although the air is milder as we head through the rest of the week, there will be further spells of rain at times, especially in the north and the west. and if we just take a look at the rainfall accumulation chart for the rest of the week, most spots are in for another 20 to 30 millimetres, but parts of north—west england and north—west wales could see as much as 70 to 80 millimetres of rainfall, so it willjust add to the risk of localised flooding, and there are already plenty of flood warnings in place. that's also partly due to the spring tides yesterday and today. this was the
frank hester reported to the parliamentary liaison investigations team. we will have more on that and the rest of today's headlines. that is it from me. thank you for watching. bye—bye. hello there, good evening. it's been another really quite wet day for many of us, particularly across england and wales. in fact, parts of south—east england have already seen their average march rainfall. we're not yet halfway through the month. a lot of saturated ground out there. and although the air is...
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frank hester has apologised for what he called being "rude" about the mp, diane abbott, but said his comments were nothing to do with skin colour. downing street called the comments "wrong" and "racist", but that he'd apologised and showed remorse. opposition parties have said the tories should return his donations. let's speak to cat neilan, political editor at tortoise media who broke the story of further donations. thank you forjoining us. there is a lag, isn't there, eitherway thank you forjoining us. there is a lag, isn't there, either way between when the donation was made and when the party actually has to report that donation. what do you think about that lag? this that donation. what do you think about that lag?— that donation. what do you think about that lag? this is one of the many problems _ about that lag? this is one of the many problems that _ about that lag? this is one of the many problems that we - about that lag? this is one of the many problems that we have - about that lag? this is one of the many problems that we have in l about that lag? this is one of the l
frank hester has apologised for what he called being "rude" about the mp, diane abbott, but said his comments were nothing to do with skin colour. downing street called the comments "wrong" and "racist", but that he'd apologised and showed remorse. opposition parties have said the tories should return his donations. let's speak to cat neilan, political editor at tortoise media who broke the story of further donations. thank you forjoining us. there is a lag, isn't...
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frank hester apologised and said that he aborts racism. in a statement he said that he accepts that he made comments that were rude about diane abbott but said his criticism had nothing to do with her gender, another colour of her skin. the prime minister suggested that he accepts that apology but today he is likely to face questions about what will happen to the money frank hester donated. labor are calling for it to be given back. ., , , back. the absolutely reprehensible - back. the absolutely - reprehensible comments, back. the absolutely _ reprehensible comments, rishi sunak should now apologise to diane abbott and the £10 million the tory party have taken from this individual, rishi sunak should order that money to be paid back. last niaht, a money to be paid back. last night, a leading _ money to be paid back. last night, a leading member of one conservative pressure group suggested it could be used to promote ethnic minority groups. i would hope that actually, seisia hq would use that money to invest in rosters, they are so many m
frank hester apologised and said that he aborts racism. in a statement he said that he accepts that he made comments that were rude about diane abbott but said his criticism had nothing to do with her gender, another colour of her skin. the prime minister suggested that he accepts that apology but today he is likely to face questions about what will happen to the money frank hester donated. labor are calling for it to be given back. ., , , back. the absolutely reprehensible - back. the...
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about his cancer— king charles was quite frank about his cancer diagnosis and his reason for coming — his cancer diagnosis and his reason for coming out early. it was because it was— for coming out early. it was because it was going — for coming out early. it was because it was going to encourage other people — it was going to encourage other people if— it was going to encourage other people. if you are going through cancer, — people. if you are going through cancer, it— people. if you are going through cancer, it is a very lonely experience sometimes. knowing that others _ experience sometimes. knowing that others are _ experience sometimes. knowing that others are suffering and others are in the _ others are suffering and others are in the same — others are suffering and others are in the same situation as you does .ive in the same situation as you does give you — in the same situation as you does give you a — in the same situation as you does give you a sense of solidarity. around — give you a sense of solidarity. around the princess, criticised for not bein
about his cancer— king charles was quite frank about his cancer diagnosis and his reason for coming — his cancer diagnosis and his reason for coming out early. it was because it was— for coming out early. it was because it was going — for coming out early. it was because it was going to encourage other people — it was going to encourage other people if— it was going to encourage other people. if you are going through cancer, — people. if you are going through cancer, it— people....
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frank: i would be surprised. i think we are hoping by sending this very strong signal to the israelis that we are prepared to do things they really don't want us to do if they don't start listening to our advice. hopefully, they will realize that further actions will be forthcoming unless they change their posture. hopefully, we can resolve this privately. sumi: what about the question of a possible ground operation in rafah? the u.s. has warned against this million -- one million people are sheltering there. what influence do think the u.s. has to stop this from going forward? frank: i think the security council resolution was the first step in sending this clear message to the israelis. i think the next step would be a conditioning weapon sales. the israelis do not have enough soldiers on the ground right now to mount an incursion into rafah. we are several weeks away from that. i believe the u.s. will do -- use that time to prevent the israelis from entering into that combat mission without taking great steps
frank: i would be surprised. i think we are hoping by sending this very strong signal to the israelis that we are prepared to do things they really don't want us to do if they don't start listening to our advice. hopefully, they will realize that further actions will be forthcoming unless they change their posture. hopefully, we can resolve this privately. sumi: what about the question of a possible ground operation in rafah? the u.s. has warned against this million -- one million people are...
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now the conservatives initially repeated the defence of frank hester which was that he was sorry for the comments he made but that they were not related to race or gender but within 24 related to race or gender but within 2a hours of that line you had the prime minister rishi sunak saying actually the comments at least as reported were racist and it was that mishandling that most aggrieved conservative mps so the mood in the party is bad, especially because those two episodes, against a very bleak backdrop. they are way behind the labour party in the opinion polls and have been for some time. those polls do not seem to be budging, a general election is coming at some point this year and at the polls do not budge and turn out to be correct in the conservative party is headed for a bad defeat. conservative party is headed for a bad defeat-— bad defeat. kimi badenoch at one oint this bad defeat. kimi badenoch at one point this morning _ bad defeat. kimi badenoch at one point this morning talked - bad defeat. kimi badenoch at one point this morning talked about i bad defeat. kimi baden
now the conservatives initially repeated the defence of frank hester which was that he was sorry for the comments he made but that they were not related to race or gender but within 24 related to race or gender but within 2a hours of that line you had the prime minister rishi sunak saying actually the comments at least as reported were racist and it was that mishandling that most aggrieved conservative mps so the mood in the party is bad, especially because those two episodes, against a very...
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tortoise media reporting that frank hester has donated another £5 million earlier this year. we will not know for certain until that is reported officially and recorded in june. but it does very much sound like a party having taken the opportunity to deny that, and frank hester has previously said he would continue to donate to the party for as long as helps rishi sunak. there is now a question really, given all the publicity there has been around there is, whether it is necessarily that helpful for the party to be receiving from, money from him, even if it helps financially, there are big political questions. that if it helps financially, there are big political questions.- if it helps financially, there are big political questions. that is all for now, big political questions. that is all for now. stay _ big political questions. that is all for now, stay with _ big political questions. that is all for now, stay with us _ big political questions. that is all for now, stay with us on - big political questions. that is all for now, stay with us on bbc - big political questions
tortoise media reporting that frank hester has donated another £5 million earlier this year. we will not know for certain until that is reported officially and recorded in june. but it does very much sound like a party having taken the opportunity to deny that, and frank hester has previously said he would continue to donate to the party for as long as helps rishi sunak. there is now a question really, given all the publicity there has been around there is, whether it is necessarily that...
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frank hester, must be noted, says he is deeply sorry for the comment although he insists they were not about diane abbott's race or gender. that was the conservative party position but now as we heard from rishi sunak, the position is that these comments were racist but that these comments were racist but that doesn't mean that they should hand back £10 million they received from frank hester. let's talk about this little bit more with our political correspondent. thank you for “oininu political correspondent. thank you forjoining us. _ political correspondent. thank you forjoining us. i— political correspondent. thank you forjoining us, i want— political correspondent. thank you forjoining us, i want to _ political correspondent. thank you forjoining us, i want to pick- political correspondent. thank you forjoining us, i want to pick up . political correspondent. thank you forjoining us, i want to pick up on j forjoining us, i want to pick up on what henry was talking about, the mp diane abbott wasn't able to ask a question, she wasn't called upon at prime minister is question,
frank hester, must be noted, says he is deeply sorry for the comment although he insists they were not about diane abbott's race or gender. that was the conservative party position but now as we heard from rishi sunak, the position is that these comments were racist but that these comments were racist but that doesn't mean that they should hand back £10 million they received from frank hester. let's talk about this little bit more with our political correspondent. thank you for “oininu...
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frank gardner, i was security correspondent, - be genuine. frank gardner, i was security correspondent, thank . be genuine. frank gardner, i was| security correspondent, thank you for your analysis, we appreciate it. now for the sport. hello from the bbc sport centre. it was a predictably one—sided match between italy and england in the women's six nations championship. the red roses, who are the defending grand slam champions, did make things more difficult for themselves, because they were down to 1a players after ten minutes when sarah beckett was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle. they still ran in eight tries in parma, to win a8—nil. they top the table on points difference from france, who also won this weekend with a bonus point. the captain marlie packer brought up her 100th cap in the match. we are playing with smiles on our faces, enjoying what we are doing, so it couldn't be prouder of the girls. and to get over scoreline as well. for me, this is the first place i scored after having my son 0liver, so to do it again today
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diane abbott has now reported frank hester's alleged | reported frank hester's alleged comments to the police. so, chris, mr hester has donated £10 million to the conservatives — some are suggesting they should give it back? what are the chances? the questions are cranking — what are the chances? the questions are cranking up _ what are the chances? the questions are cranking up along _ what are the chances? the questions are cranking up along those - what are the chances? the questions are cranking up along those lines - are cranking up along those lines because there are further developments and the guardian reporting this evening that frank hesterjoked at a crowded staff meeting that there was no room for the indians and suggested staff should climb on a train roof. they quote him as saying that, i make a lot ofjokes about racism, about our different creeds and cultures, but i want to assure you that that is the most abhorrent thing. in a new statement this afternoon, frank hester said, statement this afternoon, frank hestersaid, hatred statement this afternoon, frank hester sa
diane abbott has now reported frank hester's alleged | reported frank hester's alleged comments to the police. so, chris, mr hester has donated £10 million to the conservatives — some are suggesting they should give it back? what are the chances? the questions are cranking — what are the chances? the questions are cranking up _ what are the chances? the questions are cranking up along _ what are the chances? the questions are cranking up along those - what are the chances? the questions...
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frank hester donated £10 million to the _ recently. frank hester donated £10 million to the conservative - recently. frank hester donated £10 million to the conservative party i million to the conservative party last year, that is one fifth of all donations. any further money wouldn't need to be declared until april and published by the electoral commission injune. mr hester has apologised for what he described as rude comments about diane abbott after it was reported that he said seeing her on tv made him want to hate all black women and she should be shot. on a visit to inspect water quality in greater manchester today, the liberal democrat leader took the opportunity to suggest the conservative party should stop mr hester�*s money flowing into its account. i hester's money flowing into its account. ~' ., , ., account. i think the conservative party should _ account. i think the conservative party should hang _ account. i think the conservative party should hang its _ account. i think the conservative party should hang its head -
frank hester donated £10 million to the _ recently. frank hester donated £10 million to the conservative - recently. frank hester donated £10 million to the conservative party i million to the conservative party last year, that is one fifth of all donations. any further money wouldn't need to be declared until april and published by the electoral commission injune. mr hester has apologised for what he described as rude comments about diane abbott after it was reported that he said seeing her...
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hester. been asked about our donations from frank hester-— frank hester. thank you very much indeed. russia has attacked ukraine's power infrastructure with drones and missiles leaving around a million people without power and at least five people dead. ukraine's state hydropower company said a russian strike hit ukraine's largest dam in zaporizhzhia, but that there was no risk of a breach. russia says the air strikes were to avenge ukrainian attacks on russian territory. let's speak to our eastern europe correspondent, sarah rainsford, who is in kyiv for us. just tell us more about these targeted strikes, sarah. this just tell us more about these targeted strikes, sarah. this was a massive attack _ targeted strikes, sarah. this was a massive attack overnight _ targeted strikes, sarah. this was a massive attack overnight by - targeted strikes, sarah. this was a | massive attack overnight by russia. it is the biggest that we have had here for quite some time, a combination of missiles and drones fired by russia. they say they were targeting the energy info
hester. been asked about our donations from frank hester-— frank hester. thank you very much indeed. russia has attacked ukraine's power infrastructure with drones and missiles leaving around a million people without power and at least five people dead. ukraine's state hydropower company said a russian strike hit ukraine's largest dam in zaporizhzhia, but that there was no risk of a breach. russia says the air strikes were to avenge ukrainian attacks on russian territory. let's speak to our...
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clearly the alleged statements from frank hester are clearly racist. and misogynistic. and, most alarming of all, they condone violence against an individual, in this case, a black woman. it should not have taken our prime minister this long to make a very clear statement about the fact of racism. >> this throws up the question of how black people, especially, black women, are treatedn this country. not only within the realms of politics, but beyond. where are we in terms of race relations in this country? >> we are aggressing at it is regrettable to say, but we are regressing. what we really need is strong, clear, unequivocal political leadership when it comes to these issues. but, i fear delays such as the one we saw today to call out these alleged comments from frank hester give the impression that the u.k., and u.k. politicians are taking a light touch approach to issues of race and racism. let me say this. these comments have been reported just a few weeks. not even two full weeks following the publication of the angelini review. one year this month following the p
clearly the alleged statements from frank hester are clearly racist. and misogynistic. and, most alarming of all, they condone violence against an individual, in this case, a black woman. it should not have taken our prime minister this long to make a very clear statement about the fact of racism. >> this throws up the question of how black people, especially, black women, are treatedn this country. not only within the realms of politics, but beyond. where are we in terms of race...
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for the use of— of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his _ of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his helicopter. _ of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his helicopter. will— of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his helicopter. will he - use of his helicopter. will he reimburse _ use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? _ use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? yes- use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? yes or- use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? yes or no? i use of his helicopter. will he i reimburse him? yes or no? no, use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? yes or no? no, mr seaker. reimburse him? yes or no? no, mr speaker- i— reimburse him? yes or no? no, mr speaker- i am _ reimburse him? yes or no? no, mr speaker. i am pleased _ reimburse him? yes or no? no, mr speaker. i am pleased that - reimburse him? yes or no? no, mr speaker. i am pleased that the - speaker. i am pleased that the gentleman is supporting a party that represents one of the most diverse governments in this country's history. — governments in th
for the use of— of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his _ of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his helicopter. _ of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his helicopter. will— of £15,000 from frank hester for the use of his helicopter. will he - use of his helicopter. will he reimburse _ use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? _ use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? yes- use of his helicopter. will he reimburse him? yes or- use of his helicopter. will he...
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this is frank hester. he built - taken a step backwards. this is frank hester. he built up - taken a step backwards. this is frank hester. he built up a - taken a step backwards. this is - frank hester. he built up a computer company from scratch in leeds, designing software for the health service will stop you once trained to be a priest and has an obe for services to the nhs. he donated £10 million to the conservatives last year but tonight is at the centre of a growing storm of anger and condemnation.— a growing storm of anger and condemnation. they are clearly racist and _ condemnation. they are clearly racist and clearly _ condemnation. they are clearly racist and clearly sexist - condemnation. they are clearly racist and clearly sexist and - condemnation. they are clearly racist and clearly sexist and i l racist and clearly sexist and i think diane abbott was right to point out the call to violence even in a flippant way is really an appropriate. they were really stupid remarks. i don't know that they were said because i haven't heard independent corrob
this is frank hester. he built - taken a step backwards. this is frank hester. he built up - taken a step backwards. this is frank hester. he built up a - taken a step backwards. this is - frank hester. he built up a computer company from scratch in leeds, designing software for the health service will stop you once trained to be a priest and has an obe for services to the nhs. he donated £10 million to the conservatives last year but tonight is at the centre of a growing storm of anger and...
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frank hester donated £10 million to the conservative party last year. that's a fifth of all donations. any further money wouldn't need to be declared until april and published by the electoral commission injune. mr hester has apologised for what he described as rude comments about the mp diane abbott, after it was reported that he said that seeing her on tv made him "want to hate all black women" and "she should be shot". on a visit to inspect water quality in greater manchester today, the liberal democrat leader took the opportunity to suggest that the conservative party should stop mr hester�*s money from flowing into its account. i think the conservative party should hang its head in shame if it doesn't give these donations back, and i think anyone in the election who receives a leaflet from the conservatives should throw it in the bin, because they know it was paid for by someone who said in a conversation that an mp should be shot. that is a complete disgrace. and if there were any doubt that the election campaigning is ramping up, this is how th
frank hester donated £10 million to the conservative party last year. that's a fifth of all donations. any further money wouldn't need to be declared until april and published by the electoral commission injune. mr hester has apologised for what he described as rude comments about the mp diane abbott, after it was reported that he said that seeing her on tv made him "want to hate all black women" and "she should be shot". on a visit to inspect water quality in greater...
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frank hester is reported to have said diane abbott made him want to hate all black women, and that she should be shot. he has apologised for being rude. let's go to westminster, let's talk to her correspondent peter saull who is across this latest development, and peter, tell us more in terms of the reaction there's been from the converted conservative party from the prime minister to this latest development involving the police. the start of last week, the guardian reported these alleged comments from frank hester, he has said at this meeting in 2019 and leads, also said the newspaper that diane abbott wanted him to hate all black women and she should be shot, he then apologise for what he called rude remarks, but insisted the comments he made were not in any way to do with her gender or her colour of her skin, so diane abbott referred those comments to the metropolitan police who in turn passed it on to west yorkshire police were frank hester�*s company, the tech health tpp is based in leeds, and they said today they are trying to ascertain whether or not a crime had been committed
frank hester is reported to have said diane abbott made him want to hate all black women, and that she should be shot. he has apologised for being rude. let's go to westminster, let's talk to her correspondent peter saull who is across this latest development, and peter, tell us more in terms of the reaction there's been from the converted conservative party from the prime minister to this latest development involving the police. the start of last week, the guardian reported these alleged...
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rishi sunak is underfresh pressure over his ties to frank hester — the party donor at the centre of the racism row. hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan — welcome to bbc news now. we're watching developments on a range of stories, as you've heard in the headlines. this hour we're live in kiev, westminster, and jerusalem. let's start with developments in the middle east, as that first ship carrying aid to gaza has arrived off the coast of the territory. let's join my colleague who's in israel for us — anna foster. welcome to damascus gate in east jerusalem were the first friday prayers of ramadan are coming to an end. you can see the final struggle is a warship is coming out of the damascus gate, they have been net the al—aqsa —— final stragglers of worshippers. tight security presence here this morning. things seem to have proceeded peacefully. while we are talking, israel's war cabinet and security cabinet are meeting to discuss her weight�*s proposal in the attempts to find a humanitarian ceasefire agreement in gaza. hamas said the 70 mediators last night, describing it as a com
rishi sunak is underfresh pressure over his ties to frank hester — the party donor at the centre of the racism row. hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan — welcome to bbc news now. we're watching developments on a range of stories, as you've heard in the headlines. this hour we're live in kiev, westminster, and jerusalem. let's start with developments in the middle east, as that first ship carrying aid to gaza has arrived off the coast of the territory. let's join my colleague who's in israel for...
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it's been almost a year since teenagers tilly seccombe, harry purcell, and their friend frank wormald were killed in a car crash near shipston—on—stour — devastating their families and the community. now, tilly and harry's parents are backing a campaign for tighter rules for young drivers — started by crystal owen whose son harvey died when the car he was in overturned in wales last year. our reporterjoan cummins has the story. 16—year—old tilly seccombe, 17—year—old harry purcell and 16—year—old frank wormald were all passengers in a car that crashed near shipston—on—stour last year. their deaths have left their mothers united in grief. i keep going over the time when she asked me to get in, you know, the car. as a parent, it's your worst nightmare. i've lost everything. my life isjust not the same. the tragedy stunned the south warwickshire community. i want to try to be a part of preventing other families — such as, you know, bereaved families going through what we are going through. the pain is tangible. the pain that we are experiencing on a daily basis
it's been almost a year since teenagers tilly seccombe, harry purcell, and their friend frank wormald were killed in a car crash near shipston—on—stour — devastating their families and the community. now, tilly and harry's parents are backing a campaign for tighter rules for young drivers — started by crystal owen whose son harvey died when the car he was in overturned in wales last year. our reporterjoan cummins has the story. 16—year—old tilly seccombe, 17—year—old harry...
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earlier, i spoke to our security correspondent, frank gardner. i asked him why the islamic state group might want to attack russia. well, there are a number of reasons. one is syria. so is have, in the past, put out statements — and quite recently — saying, we will never forgive and forget. because in syria, russian air force and russian forces are fighting isis, is, islamic state, as are the americans. secondly, there's afghanistan, where the taliban are fighting is—k which is the khorasan wilayat — that's the province of, or the branch of isis that operates in afghanistan, in that area. and back in september 2022, isis attacked the russian embassy in kabul. so they consider that the russian government is an ally of the taliban and the taliban is their enemy. and also, there are a number of disputes that they've got with regimes in that part of the world. the third reason, i think, which is perhaps the most pressing, is that there is, there's recently been quite a crackdown, a clampdown by the fsb — that's russia's domestic security ag
earlier, i spoke to our security correspondent, frank gardner. i asked him why the islamic state group might want to attack russia. well, there are a number of reasons. one is syria. so is have, in the past, put out statements — and quite recently — saying, we will never forgive and forget. because in syria, russian air force and russian forces are fighting isis, is, islamic state, as are the americans. secondly, there's afghanistan, where the taliban are fighting is—k which is the...
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. ♪ rishi sunak is embroiled in the -- between dan abbott and frank hester. five people killed in an explosion at a u.n. warehouse in rafa. an israeli hostage released by hamas three months ago tells the bbc he did not think he would get out alive. also coming up on the world today. is it time up for tiktok in the u.s.? the house votes to force a split from its chinese owner or face a ban. cora music, the beautiful sounds from the sea thacan save our ch coral reefs -- coral reefs. ♪ >> it is just gone 7:00 in london. this is the world today from bbc news. we begin in westminster. the prime minister is resisting pressure to return 10 million pounds donated to the conservatives by the businessman frank hester. he allegedly said the mp dan abbott made him want to hate all black women and should be shot. richie sunak told the commons the remarks were racist and wrong. the prime minister apologize for what he called rude comments about britain's first black female mp. the argument dominated the prime minister's questions as labor called on the conservatives to g
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frank gardner giving us his analysis. let's speak to robert english, associate professor of international relations at the university of southern california, who specialises in the politics of russia. good to talk to you. you were listening into what our security correspondent had to say. share your thoughts on who perpetrated the attack and isis taking full responsibility. russia coming back with its thoughts. your thoughts? i don't thoughts. yourthoughts? i don't see any reason to doubt the prevailing interpretation of events that it was a is attack. this is what american intelligence in recent analysis warned of. it's consistent with recent attacks, previous behaviour and as the lead up story said, but is group, the afghan ranch has particular grievances against russia so all evidence points in that direction and on the other side the russian version trying to blame ukraine has no evidence behind. simply an attempt to distract from the regimes or responsibility. vladimir putin's village of texas people. putin's village
frank gardner giving us his analysis. let's speak to robert english, associate professor of international relations at the university of southern california, who specialises in the politics of russia. good to talk to you. you were listening into what our security correspondent had to say. share your thoughts on who perpetrated the attack and isis taking full responsibility. russia coming back with its thoughts. your thoughts? i don't thoughts. yourthoughts? i don't see any reason to doubt the...
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frank hester must be noted, he has said he is deeply sorry for the comments. he insisted it was not about diane abbott's race or gender. for a little while that was a conservative party position but rishi sunak in the house of commons yesterday said the comments were racist. but that doesn't mean they should hand back the money they receive from frank hester. let's speak to the secretary—general of the muslim council of britain, zara mohammed. henry listed some of the concerns there. in your view, what is your main concern?— there. in your view, what is your main concern? ~ , _, , ., main concern? muslim communities are very concerned — main concern? muslim communities are very concerned right _ main concern? muslim communities are very concerned right now— main concern? muslim communities are very concerned right now about - main concern? muslim communities are very concerned right now about being i very concerned right now about being unfairly targeted. i should first say we all want to tackle extremism and we want to see britain —— mark a safe b
frank hester must be noted, he has said he is deeply sorry for the comments. he insisted it was not about diane abbott's race or gender. for a little while that was a conservative party position but rishi sunak in the house of commons yesterday said the comments were racist. but that doesn't mean they should hand back the money they receive from frank hester. let's speak to the secretary—general of the muslim council of britain, zara mohammed. henry listed some of the concerns there. in your...
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the conservatives to return £10 million, or about $13 million, that was donated by the businessman frank hester, who allegedly said the mp diane abbott made him want to "hate all black women" and should be shot. rishi sunak told the commons that the alleged remarks were racist but that mr hester�*s apology for making rude comments should be accepted. here's our political editor chris mason. the government's current position is theirs, they say that the remarks were racist, the marks were racist but that doesn't make frank hester himself erases. if you take half a step back, it is a position in which he says there should be a tolerance to an articulation of alleged intolerance as long as there is some contrition. meanwhlie, ms abbott was not called on during wednesday's prime minister's questions. that's despite standing up 46 times. a spokesperson for the speaker said he "ran out of time" to call on her. you're live with bbc news. the united nations says it's started evacuating its non—essential staff from haiti — although workers who carry out life—saving activities will remain.
the conservatives to return £10 million, or about $13 million, that was donated by the businessman frank hester, who allegedly said the mp diane abbott made him want to "hate all black women" and should be shot. rishi sunak told the commons that the alleged remarks were racist but that mr hester�*s apology for making rude comments should be accepted. here's our political editor chris mason. the government's current position is theirs, they say that the remarks were racist, the...
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frank hester didn't. until now. this is what the guardian says mr hester told staff at the health care software company he built from scratch at a meeting back in 2019. it's like trying not to be racist, but you see diane abbott on the tv and you just want to hate all black women because she there and i don't hate all black women at all, but i think she should be shot. the bbc has not independently verified those alleged remarks. in a statement last night, mr hester�*s spokesperson 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. the spokesperson said this should not become an admission that mr hester used the exact words quoted in the guardian. labour have given mr hester�*s defence short shrift. well, sadly, ithink mr hester�*s defence short shrift. well, sadly, i think they unambiguously were racist and sexist. they were clearly beyond the pale. this isn'tjust about rudeness, it's about totally
frank hester didn't. until now. this is what the guardian says mr hester told staff at the health care software company he built from scratch at a meeting back in 2019. it's like trying not to be racist, but you see diane abbott on the tv and you just want to hate all black women because she there and i don't hate all black women at all, but i think she should be shot. the bbc has not independently verified those alleged remarks. in a statement last night, mr hester�*s spokesperson said he...
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frank hester has accepted he was rude but he said comments that were made in 19 two 2019 hadn't to do with her gender skin colour. our chief political come to a correspondent has more. in recent times he one of the conservative party is biggest donors. he gave £10 million to the party, a lot in british terms, just last year. how did this come out? yesterday afternoon the guardian newspaper produced an article in which it claimed that in a meeting at his business in 2019, frank hester said this. "it's like trying not to be racist but you see diane abbott on the tv and you just want to hate all black women because she is there and i don't hate all black women at all, but i think she should be shot." it's important to say bbc has not independently verified those alleged remarks. diane abbott, a long—standing mp, first black woman mp elected in 1987. while frank hester was my team have not confirmed he made those comments as alleged by the guardian, he has issued a statement through his company where he says he accepts he was rude about diane abbott in a private meeting several years a
frank hester has accepted he was rude but he said comments that were made in 19 two 2019 hadn't to do with her gender skin colour. our chief political come to a correspondent has more. in recent times he one of the conservative party is biggest donors. he gave £10 million to the party, a lot in british terms, just last year. how did this come out? yesterday afternoon the guardian newspaper produced an article in which it claimed that in a meeting at his business in 2019, frank hester said...
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frank hester reportedly said diane abbott made him "want to hate all black women". earlier, the prime minister was asked about those comments. well, obviously, it wouldn't be right for me to comment on police matters, but as i have said previously, what he said was wrong and racist and he, rightfully, has apologised for it. our political correspondent helen catt has more on this. there is a statement issued this morning by west yorkshire police that said they are investigating the comments allegedly made by the conservative donor frank hester, i should be clear, the police did not name him, they said in a statement they were investigating what were described as racist comments that were allegedly made at a meeting in leeds in 2019, is the location of the meeting which is why west yorkshire is investigating, as it comes after an initial complaint had been made to metropolitan police's parliamentary investigation team, but because it took place in leeds, that's why they're investigating. the first that officers had been working to establish the facts and ultimately as
frank hester reportedly said diane abbott made him "want to hate all black women". earlier, the prime minister was asked about those comments. well, obviously, it wouldn't be right for me to comment on police matters, but as i have said previously, what he said was wrong and racist and he, rightfully, has apologised for it. our political correspondent helen catt has more on this. there is a statement issued this morning by west yorkshire police that said they are investigating the...
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rishi sunak is underfresh pressure over his ties to frank hester — the party donor at the centre of the racism row. hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan — welcome to bbc news now. we're watching developments on a range of stories, as you've heard in the headlines. this hour we're live in kiev, westminster, and jerusalem. let's start with developments in the middle east, as that first ship carrying aid to gaza has arrived off the coast
rishi sunak is underfresh pressure over his ties to frank hester — the party donor at the centre of the racism row. hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan — welcome to bbc news now. we're watching developments on a range of stories, as you've heard in the headlines. this hour we're live in kiev, westminster, and jerusalem. let's start with developments in the middle east, as that first ship carrying aid to gaza has arrived off the coast
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police launch an investigation into tory party donor frank hester, who's embroiled in a race row. red, white, or multicoloured — does the colour of the cross of st george matter? nike thinks not — we report on the controversy. hello, i'm geeta guru—murthy. welcome to bbc news now. amidst the horror of events in israel and gaza, it's hard to watch the unfolding pain. today we bring you the searing story of one young girl. this is 12—year—old alma, whose parents were killed along with four of her siblings. more than 13,000 children have been killed in gaza since israel's bombardment there began five months ago, according to the united nations childrens' agency, unicef, a death toll it describes as "staggering." the assault on gaza was sparked by the hamas attacks on israel on october 7th, which killed around 1,200 israelis — most of them civilians. since then, many children in gaza have lost their entire families in israeli attacks. the overall death toll in gaza now stands at more than
police launch an investigation into tory party donor frank hester, who's embroiled in a race row. red, white, or multicoloured — does the colour of the cross of st george matter? nike thinks not — we report on the controversy. hello, i'm geeta guru—murthy. welcome to bbc news now. amidst the horror of events in israel and gaza, it's hard to watch the unfolding pain. today we bring you the searing story of one young girl. this is 12—year—old alma, whose parents were killed along with...
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police in england are investigating allegedly racist comments made by a top tory donor, frank hester, who's given ten million pounds to the conservatives. hello, i'm geeta guru murthy. welcome to bbc news now. let's start in new york, where the un security council has voted against a us draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in gaza linked to the release of hostages. russia and china were among three countries that vetoed the us resolution. the us ambassador to the un responded to russia's and china's veto. it was the first time the us had supported such a resolution, having previously blocked similar ones at the event. russia still cannot bring itself to condemn hamas's terrorist attacks on october seven, condemn hamas's terrorist attacks on octoberseven, can condemn hamas's terrorist attacks on october seven, can wejust condemn hamas's terrorist attacks on october seven, can we just pause on that for a second? russia and china refused to condemn hamas for burning
police in england are investigating allegedly racist comments made by a top tory donor, frank hester, who's given ten million pounds to the conservatives. hello, i'm geeta guru murthy. welcome to bbc news now. let's start in new york, where the un security council has voted against a us draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in gaza linked to the release of hostages. russia and china were among three countries that vetoed the us resolution. the us ambassador to the un responded to...
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she said frank hester�*s alleged words were... she claimed the conservative party was a source of whipping up racism — an allegation they vehemently deny. she also criticised labour, claiming its leadership response to all this was disappointing, and said in the recent past that there had been shocking levels of racism and sexism from within the labour party directed at her, and there had been no apology. as for those big questions at the start of the day for the man who lives here, including, "will the conservatives return the £10 million donation?", the answer tonight sounds like this — "no." chris is with me. has this caused damage to both parties? ina sense, in a sense, it has. particular awkwardness for the conservatives, but it's not without difficult questions for labour because diane abbott is suspended from the parliamentary labour party over allegations of anti—semitism that she has apologised for. it's a reminder of their recent embarrassments on that issue and something of an explanation for her criticisms of la
she said frank hester�*s alleged words were... she claimed the conservative party was a source of whipping up racism — an allegation they vehemently deny. she also criticised labour, claiming its leadership response to all this was disappointing, and said in the recent past that there had been shocking levels of racism and sexism from within the labour party directed at her, and there had been no apology. as for those big questions at the start of the day for the man who lives here,...
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rishi sunak is underfresh pressure over his ties to frank hester — the party donor at the centre of the racism row. hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan, welcome to bbc news now, israel has rejected the latest hamas proposals on a ceasefire in gaza, saying the group is still making unrealistic demands. hamas described the deal it presented to mediators on thursday as a "comprehensive vision". meanwhile the first ship carrying aid for gaza, using a new maritime corridor announced by president biden, has been seen off the coast of the territory. the spanish vessel, open arms, left cyprus three days ago and is carrying 200 tonnes of food supplied by an american ngo.
rishi sunak is underfresh pressure over his ties to frank hester — the party donor at the centre of the racism row. hello, i'm rajini vaidyanathan, welcome to bbc news now, israel has rejected the latest hamas proposals on a ceasefire in gaza, saying the group is still making unrealistic demands. hamas described the deal it presented to mediators on thursday as a "comprehensive vision". meanwhile the first ship carrying aid for gaza, using a new maritime corridor announced by...