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Far-right Hungarian leader Viktor Orban has reportedly sent Tory MEPs a letter thanking them for their "solidarity" in opposing a vote to censure him.

It comes after Conservative MEPs were accused of propping Orban up in exchange for support on Brexit.

The MEPs opposed a motion in the European Parliament condemning Orban for attacking Muslim and Jewish minorities and suppressing free speech and press freedom.

The Tories were the only governing party in Western Europe to vote in support of the Hungarian PM.

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Mr Orban has been accused of fostering anti-semitism with his “relentless campaign” against the Hungarian-born billionaire George Soros.

There were claims Tory MEPs voted against the motion to censure Hungary because Orban could be helpful to Britain in the Brexit negotiations.

And today, Yahoo reported Tory MEPs had been sent a signed letter from Orban, thanking them for their "solidarity" in opposing the vote.

"I would like to express my gratitude for your participation and contribution at the plenary debate and during the vote on the report on the situation in Hungary," the letter reads.

"I appreciate the support you’ve shown towards national sovereignty and solidarity during the vote."

Labour Party Chairman Ian Lavery said: "Being thanked for their support by the far right government of Hungary should be a matter of shame for the Tories.



"Theresa May has still not accounted for why her Party is backing a government that has attacked judicial and media independence, denied refugee rights, and pandered to antisemitism and Islamophobia.



"The Prime Minister must explain and apologise for her Party's behaviour."