The Conservative Party in Britain is under scrutiny to refund a £10 million donation from Frank Hester after his racist and misogynistic comments about former Labour MP Diane Abbott.

There is a call to action for senior Conservatives, including chancellor Rishi Sunak, to take responsibility and return the controversial funds.

Despite Frank Hester's apology, the acceptance of his donation has sparked widespread criticism and a debate over the ethical standards of political funding.

A significant majority of the public, over 60% according to a poll, oppose political parties receiving donations from individuals who have publicly made offensive remarks.

Diane Abbott, who was the target of Hester's comments, faced challenges in addressing these issues directly with Rishi Sunak in Parliament.

The controversy has led to internal conflict within the Conservative Party, with both opposition and senior party members urging the return of the donation, leaving the party's next move uncertain.