Manchester MP Afzal Khan has hit out over the comments of the Tory donor Frank Hester’s comments about the MP Dianne Abbott
Leeds businessman is at the centre of a political storm after reportedly saying MP Diane Abbott made him “want to hate all black women” and that she “should be shot”
The MP for Gorton wrote on X
“Frank Hester’s vile racist comments have no place in our democracy. It’s unacceptable that Diane continues to face such horrific abuse.
If PM is serious about tackling extremism he must show leadership and condemn these disgusting remarks immediately.
Hester has admitted making “rude” comments about Ms Abbott, the first black woman elected to Parliament, but claimed they had “nothing to do with her gender nor colour of skin”.
