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Apr 24, 2023 · Monday 24 April 2023 23:52, UK. Diane Abbott. Why you can trust Sky News. Diane Abbott made history when she was elected as Britain's first black female MP for Labour in 1987. But after decades of speaking out on racism, her political career hangs in the balance due to widely condemned comments on the same issue.
Mar 17, 2024 · 17 March. Getty Images. By Sam Francis. Political reporter, BBC News. One of Labour's most senior MPs has said she would be sad if Diane Abbott's career ends without her being readmitted to...
Mar 14, 2024 · 14 March 2024. By Paul Seddon & Jemma Crew,Politics reporter, BBC News. Watch: Abbott stood up in an effort to catch the Speaker's attention 46 times. Diane Abbott has spoken out about racism...
Mar 14, 2024 · Diane Abbott has spoken out about racism in politics, a day after being denied a chance to take part in a Commons debate about a Tory donor's criticism of her. Frank Hester is reported to have...
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.
Sep 29, 2020 · How Diane Abbott fought racism – and her own party – to become Britain’s first black female MP. She was called an ‘extremist’ by opponents and treated as a liability by Labour. This exclusive...
In 1987 Diane Abbott made history by becoming the first black woman ever elected to the British Parliament. She has since built a distinguished career as a parliamentarian, broadcaster and commentator.
