The Tory racism row exposed the Prime Minister's weakness.

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It's been another "torrid" week for the Conservatives, with a row over alleged racist comments about Diane Abbott made by Frank Hester, the largest Tory donor. This follows shortly after Rishi Sunak removed the whip from Lee Anderson - who has since joined Reform UK - for making Islamophobic comments about Sadiq Khan. Yet in the same week Michael Gove has revealed new anti-extremism rules, vaunted by Rishi Sunak in his unprovoked address warning against the dangers of extremism.

Rachel Cunliffe is joined by George Eaton and Freddie Hayward to discuss how Rishi Sunak's response to Frank Hester's alleged comments exposes his weakness as leader - and the impact this might have on the next election.

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