Rishi Sunak has slammed Conservative donor Frank Hester’s alleged remarks about Diane Abbott as “racist and wrong” in what marks the latest flashpoint in the ongoing row.

Downing Street had previously steered clear of calling the reported comments racist, but had said they were “unacceptable”.

<p>A spokesperson for the Prime Minister called what Hester said “racist and wrong”, but noted that he had “rightly apologised for the offence caused”.</p>

The comments echo Kemi Badenoch's condemnation this afternoon{ai:summary}<p>Rishi Sunak condemns Conservative donor's racist remarks. Downing Street finally labels comments about Diane Abbott as racist and unacceptable. #politics</p>

Sunak finally calls Tory donor's Diane Abbott comments 'racist' after Badenoch put herself at odds with Downing Street

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