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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...
Apr 13, 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.
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 13, 2024 · 13 March 2024. By Sam Francis,Political reporter, BBC News. Watch: Abbott stood up in an effort to catch the Speaker's attention 46 times. Diane Abbott has accused the Commons Speaker of...
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...
Apr 24, 2023 · Mon 24 Apr 2023 14.48 EDT. Diane Abbott could lose the chance to fight for the London seat she has held since 1987 if a Labour party investigation into her comments about racism drags on for...
Apr 23, 2023 · Sun 23 Apr 2023 14.16 EDT. Labour has sought to head off a fresh antisemitism storm by suspending the party whip from Diane Abbott, after the former shadow home secretary played down...
