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Diane Julie Abbott (born 27 September 1953) is a British politician who is a serving Member of Parliament (MP) for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since being elected in 1987. She served in the Shadow Cabinet of Jeremy Corbyn as Shadow Home Secretary from 2016 to 2020 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.
Mar 17, 2024 · Diane Abbott, who was suspended by Labour over alleged antisemitic comments, has apologised and asked to be readmitted to the party. Ex-deputy leader Harriet Harman and other Labour figures have expressed support for her, while Sir Keir Starmer said the investigation must be free from political interference.
May 1, 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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Apr 24, 2023 · Diane Abbott is Britain's first black female MP and a vocal campaigner on race issues. But she has also faced criticism and suspension for her remarks on racism, gaffes and opposition to party policy.
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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.
Apr 23, 2023 · PA Media. Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism to the Observer, the party has said. The politician said "many types of...
