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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.
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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.
3 days ago · “You see Diane Abbott on the TV and … you just want to hate all black women,” Hester said. “I think she should be shot.” The meeting had taken place in 2019, when Abbott was Labour’s ...
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...
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2 days ago · 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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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.
Apr 24, 2023 · Diane Abbott is a former Labour MP who made history as the UK's first black female MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington in 1987. But her career has also been marred by controversy and criticism over her comments on racism, human rights and civil liberties. She has been suspended from the Labour whip, faced calls for her expulsion and faced accusations of antisemitism.
