Diane Abbott has criticized the Conservative Party for merely "paying lip service to fighting racism" following the revelation that controversial donor Frank Hester has contributed an additional £5 million to the party ahead of the upcoming election. This latest donation, made through his company, the Phoenix Partnership, brings Hester's total contributions to over £20 million, solidifying his position as the party's largest donor. Abbott's comments come in the wake of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's condemnation of Hester, who previously made inflammatory remarks suggesting that Abbott incited hatred towards all black women. The situation has raised questions about the Tories' commitment to addressing racism, especially in light of their continued acceptance of significant financial support from Hester.