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Lib Dems urge Rishi Sunak to redirect £5m from controversial Tory donor to veterans’ charity

are calling on Rishi Sunak to redirect £5 million from a Tory donor embroiled in a racism controversy to a veterans' charity. The donor, , reportedly made derogatory remarks about veteran Labour MP , stating that looking at her makes one "want to hate all Black women" and suggesting she "should be shot." The request for the funds to be reallocated to support veterans comes after Hester's comments and his recent involvement in a D-Day snub.

1. What is the request made to Rishi Sunak regarding a Tory donor at the centre of a racism row?

The request is for Rishi Sunak to give £5 million from the Tory donor to a veterans' charity after the donor made racist comments about Labour MP Diane Abbott.

2. What were the racist comments allegedly made by Frank Hester about Diane Abbott?

Frank Hester allegedly said that looking at Diane Abbott makes you 'want to hate all Black women' and that she 'should be shot'.

3. Who made the call for the donation to be redirected to a veterans' charity?

The call was made by the Liberal Democrats.

4. Why is there a focus on veterans' charity in this situation?

The focus on veterans' charity comes after the donor's comments were made in relation to D Day, a significant event in military history.