The Latest Breaking News from Diane Abbott

The thing to understand is they really mean it. Of course, politicians often dodge and dissemble, but they also hold beliefs that they hope to enact when in power.

This is too sensitive an issue to address without care and precision, says Marcus Ryder of the Lenny Henry Centre for Media Diversity

The MP apologised for any ‘anguish’ caused, suggesting ‘errors arose’ in her initial draft letter to The Observer newspaper.

Comments about racism made by Diane Abbott were “antisemitic”, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said.

Worried London politician calls for Sir Keir Starmer’s support following Hester’s ‘alarming’ remarks

Labour leader condemns MP’s letter but says decision on whether she will stand for party again must wait

Keir Starmer under pressure to ban Hackney MP standing for Labour at election

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MP faces calls for explusion after saying Jewish people experience prejudice similar to redheads