Watch: Diane Abbott ignored 46 times in Commons debate on Tory donor race row comments

Diane Abbott stood up 46 times during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, 13 March, but was ultimately denied the chance to speak after reporting a Tory donor to the police. The MP filed a complaint with the Metropolitan Police’s parliamentary liaison and investigations team after Frank Hester, who donated £10m to the Conservatives in 2023, was alleged to have said she “should be shot”. Mr Hester admitted making “rude” comments about Ms Abbott but said they had “nothing to do with her gender nor colour of skin”. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: