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House of representatives before being elected senator. You are a regular, to use for the first and particularly on the u. S. And china relationship. For transparency, you and i have done each other for many, many years. I think prior to you entering politics so thank you very much indeed for your time today. Can i just say on a wider note we are very conscious that we meet during a challenging time for the u. S. Following the tragic death of george floyd. Our thoughts are very much with those impacted by this tragedy. The u. S. Is not alone in needing to do more to tackle the underlying issues but our thoughts and prayers are very much with those who are directly affected. Could i invite you to say a few words as an opening statement, then well move into questions. Thank you very much indeed. Thank you, mr. Chair and thank you for this kind words about some of the strife on our streets today. Of course we all want justice for george floyd and we are all deeply disturbed by that horrifi ....
Donor. Race row. Next. Its 9 00. Im sophia wenzler your top story this hour. Downing street has said comments allegedly made by a tory donor about mp diane abbott were racist and wrong. It comes as the police are understood to have been contacted over Frank Hesters alleged remarks. The hesters alleged remarks. The conservative partys biggest donor reportedly said miss abbott made him want to hate all black women, and she should be shot. Mr hester has now apologised and says he abhors racism. Miss abbott, whos now an independent mp, described the comments as frightening and worrying. Meanwhile, shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth says its staggering that rishi sunak has taken so long to recognise mr hesters comments as racist. Comments as racist. Theyre absolutely reprehensible comments. Reprehensible comments. Rishi sunak should now apologise to diane abbott and the ....
Research trials. In other news, research trials. In other news, social Media Influencer andrew tate insisted that hes innocent of the charges laid against him as he was released from custody in romania this afternoon. A in romania this afternoon. A court in bucharest ruled that he can be extradited back to the uk to face charges once his trial in romania ends. He was arrested after lawyers representing four of his accusers told British Police that he was planning to flee romania, where he and his brother tristan now live. Theyre accused of Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking allegations theyve both denied. Allegations theyve both denied. Speaking after his release from custody, andrew tate said western countries were run by satanists. I want to give absolute ....