Frank Hester

UK Politics

The abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs

— Frank Hester’s words about Diane Abbott are only the latest extreme example of the constant discrimination black and ethnic minority women face when they enter public life.

UK Politics

Doubts emerge over NHS contracts and PM’s helicopter ride

— The awarding of lucrative NHS contracts to a company owned by major Tory Party donor Frank Hester and the provision of a paid helicopter ride for Rishi Sunak prompts concerns about transparency, accountability, influence, and potential conflicts of interest.

COVID-19 VIP Lane

UK Government: Unveiling secret dealings and hidden payments during the Pandemic

— The Department of Health and Social Care has made undisclosed payments totalling £137 million to a company owned by healthcare tech magnate Frank Hester, who donated £5 million to the Conservative Party.