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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 · PA Media. By Jemma Crew & Helen Catt. BBC News. 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....
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...
6 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.
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 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 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...
