General election 2024: Diane Abbott given Labour whip back 'but banned from standing'
The TelegraphDiane 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 landing” for the MP whereby she can “go with grace”. Those close to Sir Keir are hoping to reach a deal with Ms Abbott, whereby in exchange for having the whip restored she agrees not to stand as an MP, according to the source. “They are keen to reach an amicable agreement that reflects her unique status as an iconic figure for a lot of ethnic minority people.” Some Labour MPs have been pushing for Ms Abbott, who is the first black female MP, to be given a seat in the Lords. Kim Johnson, a Labour MP on the Left of the party, urged Sir Keir to allow Ms Abbott to stand as the party’s candidate in the election.
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