Kevin Hollinrake says party would take further donations despite row over alleged remarks about Diane Abbott
The chances of the UK quickly emerging from recession have been boosted by the release of figures showing the economy grew by 0.2% in January, Larry Elliott reports.
Andy Street, the Conservative mayor of the West Midlands, has said he would not take money from Frank Hester. (See 10.40am.) But he is facing calls to clarify whether he has benefitted from Hester’s money, as the mayor has received over £300,000 in monthly donations from the Conservative party in recent years.
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