In an update to healthcare leaders, Amanda Pritchard expresses shock at entrepreneur’s comments about Diane Abbott

The boss of the NHS has condemned “racist, sexist and violent” remarks by Frank Hester, the health tech entrepreneur and Conservative donor.

Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive of NHS England, made clear her shock at Hester’s comments about the former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott in a briefing to senior health service leaders.

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