Diane Abbott ignored by Speaker during a debate about herself.

 

Diane Abbott

During prime minister's questions, Dianne Abbot stood 46 times over a period of 35 minutes to try and speak during a debate about herself, and was ignored by the Speaker, Lindsay Hoyle.

The Tories biggest financial donor, Frank Hester, is alleged to have said of the black female MP that she made him "want to hate all black women" and that she "should be shot."

While other MPs were discussing Abbot and her personal safety, Hoyle closed the session and didn't allow her to ask a question. A spokesperson for Hoyle said the Speaker had not called Dianne Abbott because there had not been time to do so.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said Hester's alleged remarks were "wrong" and "racist" but told MPs that he had apologised and his "remorse should be accepted." He also confirmed that the Conservative Party would not be returning the £10 million donated by Hester.