The Latest Breaking News from Diane Abbott

The party needs to move its campaign on from stories about factionalist infighting – and get on with winning, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The strength of feeling in Hackney has been echoed elsewhere, with dozens of prominent Black Britons signing an open letter – seen by The Independent – warning the furore risked alienating Black voters, Race Correspondent Nadine White writes. But is the party already seeing damage on the doorstep?

Diane Abbott’s doubtful position has thrown a spotlight on the fate of other leftwing figures

The party seems unaware of the anger from those who fear that a pioneer and others like her have been targeted, says campaigner and peer Simon Woolley

Letters: Readers respond to Labour’s investigation following the Hackney MP’s suspension from the party in April 2023, and the long delay in coming to a resolution

LABOUR will be challenged in the courts over allegations an MP hopeful was blocked after a “systematic campaign of racism, Islamophobia and…

Labour veteran Diane Abbott has had her party whip returned, but several opposition MPs never got it back — here’s who and why

Shaheen claims party has ‘problem with black and brown people’ after panel stops her standing in London seat

The Guardian is reporting from the constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington to find out what issues people there care about most – and we want your help