Keir Starmer told to show Diane Abbott 'respect' amid Labour civil war
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer told to show Diane Abbott 'respect' amid Labour civil war

Daily Mail  

The Labour Party was embroiled in a civil war last night as Sir Keir Starmer was warned he must show Diane Abbott 'respect' amid the 'shambolic' handling of the race row. Ms Abbott, Britain's first black female MP, said she was 'shocked and alarmed' about her ban, adding: 'It is as if you are not allowed to be a Labour MP unless you are prepared to repeat everything the leader says.' Sir Keir's election campaign has been overshadowed by claims he is trying to purge the party's left, while members of his party called the internal chaos 'unedifying' and urged him to show Ms Abbott 'respect'. It later emerged the investigation had ended months ago and Ms Abbott claimed she was barred from standing as a Labour MP at the general election, something which Sir Keir later denied.

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Starmer ‘treated me as a non-person’ during Tory donor row, says Abbott
3 months, 1 week ago

Starmer ‘treated me as a non-person’ during Tory donor row, says Abbott

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer treated Diane Abbott as a “non-person” after …

Diane Abbott is ‘free’ to stand for Labour in general election, Keir Starmer says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Diane Abbott is ‘free’ to stand for Labour in general election, Keir Starmer says

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer distances himself from Angela Rayner in row over Diane Abbott
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer distances himself from Angela Rayner in row over Diane Abbott

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer goads Diane Abbott and Labour Left with boast that he has 'changed the party' for the better over past four years and only wants the 'highest-quality' election candidates - as furious row
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer goads Diane Abbott and Labour Left with boast that he has 'changed the party' for the better over past four years and only wants the 'highest-quality' election candidates - as furious row

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer taunted furious Labour leftwingers today amid claims of a 'purge' of figures including Diane Abbott, saying that winning over former Tory voters 'vindicated' his leadership. Defiant Dianne Abbot tells her supporters that she will do whatever it takes to stand as an MP for Hackney North Supporters of Diane Abbott arrive at Hackney Town Hall for rally …

Labour is plunged into election turmoil as veteran MP Diane Abbot threatens to stand AGAINST party and fires up Corbynite allies to accuse Keir Starmer of 'disturbing' left wing 'purge' that blocks th
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Labour is plunged into election turmoil as veteran MP Diane Abbot threatens to stand AGAINST party and fires up Corbynite allies to accuse Keir Starmer of 'disturbing' left wing 'purge' that blocks th

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer and his team are trying to dampen the fires of a major Labour election row today over moves by the party leadership to block veteran MP Diane Abbott and a slew of other leftwingers from standing on July 4. Defiant Dianne Abbot tells her supporters that she will do whatever it takes to stand as an MP …

‘I’ve no time for Diane Abbott, but the way Labour have treated her is a disgrace’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I’ve no time for Diane Abbott, but the way Labour have treated her is a disgrace’

The Telegraph  

The majority of readers who took part in The Telegraph’s exclusive poll voted against Diane Abbott being allowed to stand as a Labour MP, with many arguing that the party should not be seen to endorse previous comments she’d made or backtrack on their initial decision. ‘If Diane Abbott had any integrity about her, she would retire gracefully’ Reader Ray …

Keir Starmer breaks silence on Diane Abbott Labour election ban
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer breaks silence on Diane Abbott Labour election ban

The Independent  

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'Dismayed' Diane Abbott breaks cover as Labour goes into meltdown over 'ban' on her standing at election: Keir Starmer branded 'disgraceful' as frontbencher Wes Streeting snaps during TV interview on
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Dismayed' Diane Abbott breaks cover as Labour goes into meltdown over 'ban' on her standing at election: Keir Starmer branded 'disgraceful' as frontbencher Wes Streeting snaps during TV interview on

Daily Mail  

Diane Abbott broke over today as Labour struggles to contain a row about her being blocked from standing as a candidate at the election. Ms Abbott recently 'liked' a social media post by Mr Corbyn's wife Laura Alvarez praising his decision to stand against Labour in his Islington North constituency. Diane Abbott broke over today as Labour struggles to contain …

Abbott vows to stay as MP after Starmer backlash
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Abbott vows to stay as MP after Starmer backlash

The Telegraph  

Diane Abbott warned Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday night that she would not be “intimidated” as she vowed to remain the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington. Sir Keir’s leadership was questioned on Wednesday by his own party as he was accused of “bullying” and “vindictive” treatment of Ms Abbott. And by any means possible, I will be the …

General election 2024: Diane Abbott given Labour whip back 'but banned from standing'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

General election 2024: Diane Abbott given Labour whip back 'but banned from standing'

The Telegraph  

Diane Abbott will not be allowed to stand as a Labour candidate at the general election, according to reports. Despite her allegedly not being able to stand again, it is understood that Ms Abbott was given back the Labour whip on Tuesday with Labour sources telling The Telegraph that senior figures in the party were trying to reach a “soft …

Pressure on Starmer as Rayner says she wants Diane Abbott back as Labour MP
9 months, 1 week ago

Pressure on Starmer as Rayner says she wants Diane Abbott back as Labour MP

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Labour leader Keir Starmer is under growing pressure after his deputy …

Angela Rayner says she would like to see Diane Abbott restored as Labour MP
9 months, 1 week ago

Angela Rayner says she would like to see Diane Abbott restored as Labour MP

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner has said she would “like …

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