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Timeline of Diane Abbott’s suspension: From her comments on racism to Labour ‘election ban’

It’s still unclear whether the veteran MP will be able to run for Labour

The Independent UK

Labour select candidate who said smuggler gangs should be 'shipped to Scotland'

THE SNP have challenged Anas Sarwar to call for the deselection of a Labour Party candidate who said smuggler gangs should be “shipped to…

The National (Scotland)

Faiza Shaheen blocked by Labour from running in east London amid questions over social media posts

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of ‘culling’ left wing Labour members

Evening Standard

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Thursday briefing: Diane Abbott, Faiza Shaheen, and how the Labour party is changing

In today’s newsletter: What explains the treatment of Britain’s first Black female MP – and is it part of a pattern?

The Guardian - UK

Diane Abbott vows to stay on as MP as Labour descends into chaos over botched suspension

Diane Abbott spoke to supporters at rally outside Hackney Town Hall on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK

Labour needs dreamers and idealists like Jeremy Corbyn

Letters: We need a centrist, electable party, writes one Labour member, but a good result for its former leader as an independent in Islington North would be welcome. Plus letters from Libby Telling, Simon Short, Susan Merli and Graeme Smith

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s shocking treatment of Diane Abbott could alienate Black voters for years to come

If this is how the party deals with its own MP, how will it treat our communities once it’s in power, asks Maurice Mcleod, a Labour councillor and anti-racism activist

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Race row MP claims to be barred from UK election run by frontrunner Labour

Diane Abbott says Labour will not allow her to run in July election despite party reinstatement.

Al Jazeera

Diane Abbott: I'm being barred from standing as a Labour MP at the general election

The veteran MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington was given the Labour whip back on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Labour candidate claimed racist comment row was ‘smear campaign’

Exclusive: Labour’s general candidate for Barking apologised publicly for the racist joke but privately described it as a ‘smear campaign’

The Independent UK

Diane Abbott gets Labour whip back but trail-blazing MP not expected to stand in election

Ms Abbott was an independent MP when Parliament was prorogued on Friday, May 24, ahead of the General Election on July 4

Evening Standard

Has Labour soft-launched a house banger as its election campaign song to replace D:Ream?

The vibe is reminiscent of Labour’s 1997 election campaign anthem

The Independent UK

National Service and Cilla Black memes: Do Labour or the Tories have a better TikTok game?

Which party has had the better of the first exchanges on the new social media election battleground?

The Independent UK

Is Starmer really a socialist and what will happen if Labour wins election?

So far Labour has doubled down on economic stability and political caution – but key voices are identifying with the ideology

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Three more London Labour MPs announce they're standing down at election

The resignations mean 15 MPs will not stand again in the general election

The Independent UK

Diane Abbott ‘to be banned from standing for Labour’ as it emerges race investigation finished five months ago

Sir Keir Starmer had said a decision on whether Diane Abbott could stand as a Labour MP at the general election would be made ‘in due course’

The National (Scotland)

Row as Labour pledge to use Scotland Office to boost exports hit by Brexit

LABOUR have said they will use the Scotland Office to “build on the reputation of smoked salmon and whisky” if elected to power at the next…

The National (Scotland)

Former Nicola Sturgeon adviser backs Labour at General Election

A FORMER SNP adviser has backed Labour at the next General Election...

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The left’s biggest failure? We don’t know how to tell stories, says Caroline Lucas

Speaking at Hay Festival, the departing Green MP also criticised the Labour Party’s unwillingness to talk about a wealth tax

The National (Scotland)

Is the General Election really terrible timing for Scottish voters?

SCOTLAND has been waiting eagerly for the date of the General Election to be announced all year, but as the days of May passed by expectations grew…

Evening Standard

Islington councillor suspended from Labour Party after backing Jeremy Corbyn

The councillor posted on Facebook to confirm he had been suspended from the party

The Guardian - UK

‘He’s loved around here’: Islington voters’ 40-year connection to Jeremy Corbyn

Many put loyalty first – but some fear MP could hurt Labour by standing as an independent

Evening Standard

Plans for 72 new homes in east London rejected again because none would be 'affordable'

Planning officers had advised the council to refuse Finebeam’s most recent plans because no affordable housing was included

Al Jazeera

Sunak says no Rwanda deportation flights before election as campaigns begin

A Labour victory in July 4 poll could scuttle controversial scheme to send asylum seekers to the African country.

The Independent UK

Labour leader Keir Starmer is often called dull. But he might be Britain's next prime minister

Critics say British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is dutiful, managerial and a bit dull

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