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Diane Abbott is a British Labour Party politician and the longest-serving black woman MP in the UK. She has served as Shadow Home Secretary and is an advisor to the Privy Council.
Apr 23, 2023 · The Labour MP apologised for saying many types of white people experience prejudice, not racism, but the party said her comments were deeply offensive and wrong. She will not represent Labour in the Commons pending an investigation into her remarks.
Apr 24, 2023 · Former shadow minister Diane Abbott apologised for suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people were not subject to racism "all their lives". Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said her comments were antisemitic and the party acted swiftly to suspend her.
Sep 23, 2024 · Diane Abbott, British Labour politician who was the first woman of African descent elected (1987) to the House of Commons. She held various other government posts as well, including shadow home secretary (2016–20) for Jeremy Corbyn. Learn more about Abbott’s life and career.
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May 29, 2024 · The veteran MP, who was suspended over antisemitism allegations, has had the whip restored and is not barred from running in Hackney North. Sir Keir Starmer said the investigation is still ongoing, while Jeremy Corbyn is standing as an independent in Islington North.
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Apr 23, 2023 · The Labour party has suspended Diane Abbott, a key ally of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, after she suggested Jewish people had never been “subject to racism” in a letter to a UK newspaper.
Jun 2, 2024 · Diane Abbott has confirmed she will stand as the Labour candidate in her London constituency, drawing a line under a days-long row over the fate of one of the most prominent leftwingers in...
