Starmer denies targeting left-wing MPs after Abbott suspension
1 year, 10 months ago

Starmer denies targeting left-wing MPs after Abbott suspension

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 has denied he is targeting left-wingers within Labour after Diane Abbott had the whip suspended following comments about racism. It comes weeks after the National Executive Committee backed a proposal from Sir Keir not to endorse former leader Jeremy Corbyn to contest Islington North for Labour at the next election. I make no apologies for the fact that we are changing and have changed our party Sir Keir Starmer She has been an MP since 1987, was the first black woman elected to Parliament, and served as Mr Corbyn’s shadow home secretary. “There aren’t many people going out saying that it’s possible to defend what Diane Abbott said last weekend.

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STEPHEN GLOVER: Suddenly, Starmer doesn't seem quite such an inept Lefty. So will he now take on Cabinet zealots like Miliband and Rayner?
1 week, 5 days ago

STEPHEN GLOVER: Suddenly, Starmer doesn't seem quite such an inept Lefty. So will he now take on Cabinet zealots like Miliband and Rayner?

Daily Mail  

Has someone been slipping a magic potion into Sir Keir Starmer’s tea? And it’s not only when talking about welfare that Sir Keir increasingly sounds like a rather Right-wing Tory. Sir Keir Starmer delivered a remarkable speech to Labour MPs about welfare on Monday, Stephen Glover writes The Prime Minister will not venture into certain issues, allowing the likes of …

Starmer to condemn Farage’s ‘dangerous right-wing politics’ as Reform UK surges in the polls
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1 month ago

Starmer to condemn Farage’s ‘dangerous right-wing politics’ as Reform UK surges in the polls

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Starmer attacks Farage at PMQs as Labour MPs panic over Reform poll surge and demand tougher action on immigration - but left-wingers dismiss calls as 'fascism light'
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer attacks Farage at PMQs as Labour MPs panic over Reform poll surge and demand tougher action on immigration - but left-wingers dismiss calls as 'fascism light'

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer went on the attack against Nigel Farage at PMQs today as panicking MPs demand action to counter the Reform surge. Some of the nearly 90 Labour MPs where Reform came second at the election are pressuring Keir Starmer to respond Labour MPs shouted down a question from Nigel Farage - before Sir Keir swiped that he had yet …

Keir Starmer ‘doesn’t have a feel for politics’ or the Labour Party, Diane Abbott says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer ‘doesn’t have a feel for politics’ or the Labour Party, Diane Abbott says

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer told to deploy Nigel Farage as bridge to Donald Trump and Elon Musk
4 months ago

Keir Starmer told to deploy Nigel Farage as bridge to Donald Trump and Elon Musk

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Keir Starmer denies he was too left-wing to get on with Donald Trump - as his Government faces more embarrassment over Labour MPs' controversial comments about the US president-elect
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer denies he was too left-wing to get on with Donald Trump - as his Government faces more embarrassment over Labour MPs' controversial comments about the US president-elect

Daily Mail  

Sir Keir Starmer last night denied he was too left-wing to get on with Donald Trump as the Government faced more embarrassment over Labour MPs' previous comments about the returning President. Sir Keir Starmer last night denied he was too left-wing to get on with Donald Trump The Prime Minister insisted he and Donald Trump had a positive phone call …

The hounding of Keir Starmer is exactly what the right-wing media wants
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The hounding of Keir Starmer is exactly what the right-wing media wants

The Independent  

If we want to drive good people out of politics, this is the way to do it. But now Keir Starmer – whose north London home often had so-called protesters outside – is being criticised for trying to allow his son to prepare for his GCSEs in peace. One of them is Siobhain McDonagh, the Labour MP for Mitcham and …

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

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

The Independent  

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Revealed: voters mostly unfazed by Starmer’s Diane Abbott row
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Revealed: voters mostly unfazed by Starmer’s Diane Abbott row

The Independent  

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‘I’ve dealt with that’: Keir Starmer dodges questions about Diane Abbott
9 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I’ve dealt with that’: Keir Starmer dodges questions about Diane Abbott

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

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

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

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

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Starmer distances himself from Rayner and Sarwar in row over Abbott
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Starmer distances himself from Rayner and Sarwar in row over Abbott

The Independent  

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Axed Corbynista Faiza Shaheen threatens Labour with legal action over 'campaign of racism, Islamophobia and bullying' after being blocked from standing at the election in 'purge' of leftwingers includ
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Axed Corbynista Faiza Shaheen threatens Labour with legal action over 'campaign of racism, Islamophobia and bullying' after being blocked from standing at the election in 'purge' of leftwingers includ

Daily Mail  

A former Labour election candidate is threatening the party with legal action after she was dropped at the last minute in a 'purge' of leftwingers. It came as Sir Keir Starmer found his party at the centre of a row over attempts to remove of several election candidates, including veteran MP Diane Abbott. Faiza Shaheen, Labour's candidate for Chingford & …

Angela Rayner risks defying Keir Starmer on Diane Abbott: Labour's deputy leader says veteran leftwing MP SHOULD be allowed to stand for party - as chaos over Corbynite purge breaks out into the open
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Angela Rayner risks defying Keir Starmer on Diane Abbott: Labour's deputy leader says veteran leftwing MP SHOULD be allowed to stand for party - as chaos over Corbynite purge breaks out into the open

Daily Mail  

Angela Rayner waded into a furious party row over the future of Diane Abbott today by saying that the veteran leftwinger should be allowed to represent Labour at the next election. Amid a searing dispute over a 'purge' by supporters of Sir Keir Starmer against supporters of Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour deputy leader backed the Hackney North and Stoke Newington …

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
9 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 …

Tories taunt Keir Starmer over Diane Abbott fiasco
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tories taunt Keir Starmer over Diane Abbott fiasco

The Independent  

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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
9 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 …

Keir Starmer told to show Diane Abbott 'respect' amid Labour civil war
9 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 …

Diane Abbott vows to stay on as MP as Labour descends into chaos over botched suspension
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer breaks silence on Diane Abbott Labour election ban
9 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
9 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 …

Diane Abbott ‘to be banned from standing for Labour’ as it emerges race investigation finished five months ago
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Abbott vows to stay as MP after Starmer backlash
9 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'
9 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 …

Diane Abbott fury as Starmer suggests her suspension is nothing to do with him
10 months ago

Diane Abbott fury as Starmer suggests her suspension is nothing to do with him

The Independent  

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Labour probe into Diane Abbott ‘will be resolved before election’
10 months ago

Labour probe into Diane Abbott ‘will be resolved before election’

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer attacks ‘unquenchable Tory thirst for gimmicks’ and promises to scrap Rwanda plan ‘straight away’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer attacks ‘unquenchable Tory thirst for gimmicks’ and promises to scrap Rwanda plan ‘straight away’

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

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

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Diane Abbott accuses Labour of hypocrisy after it uses race row to fundraise for donations
1 year ago

Diane Abbott accuses Labour of hypocrisy after it uses race row to fundraise for donations

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Watch: Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs as Diane Abbott Tory donor racism row continues
1 year ago

Watch: Sunak faces Starmer in PMQs as Diane Abbott Tory donor racism row continues

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Rochdale by-election: Labour withdraws backing for candidate amid ‘new Israel remarks’
1 year, 1 month ago

Rochdale by-election: Labour withdraws backing for candidate amid ‘new Israel remarks’

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Starmer faces fresh crisis over anti-Israel remarks
1 year, 1 month ago

Starmer faces fresh crisis over anti-Israel remarks

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer faces a deepening anti-Semitism crisis after he was forced to take action against a second parliamentary candidate in 24 hours. The Labour leader suspended Graham Jones, who was due to stand in Hyndburn, where he was MP until 2019, after it emerged that he referred to “f---ing Israel” at a public meeting and said that British volunteers …

Keir Starmer stands by ‘conspiracy theory’ candidate in Labour antisemitism row
1 year, 1 month ago

Keir Starmer stands by ‘conspiracy theory’ candidate in Labour antisemitism row

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer is accused of 'politicising' public life after pledging to defend woke organisations
1 year, 2 months ago

Keir Starmer is accused of 'politicising' public life after pledging to defend woke organisations

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer was accused of 'relentlessly politicising' British life yesterday, as he pledged to defend organisations that go woke. The Labour leader said the Government was engaging in a 'kind of weird McCarthyism' by trying to root out 'woke agendas' at major institutions One government source described Sir Keir's intervention as 'absolutely absurd', adding: 'This is a guy who takes …

Starmer won’t sack senior Labour MPs rebelling over Gaza, says frontbencher
1 year, 4 months ago

Starmer won’t sack senior Labour MPs rebelling over Gaza, says frontbencher

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Diane Abbott launches attack on Starmer and Labour over race complaint handling
1 year, 6 months ago

Diane Abbott launches attack on Starmer and Labour over race complaint handling

The Independent  

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Starmer shows new ruthless side as he purges party of ‘problematic’ MPs
1 year, 6 months ago

Starmer shows new ruthless side as he purges party of ‘problematic’ MPs

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Keir Starmer says he has ‘gut feeling’ Diane Abbott comments were antisemitic
1 year, 10 months ago

Keir Starmer says he has ‘gut feeling’ Diane Abbott comments were antisemitic

The Independent  

Keir Starmer has said he has a “gut feeling” that comments by one of his MPs were antisemitic. The letter stated that Jewish, Irish and traveller communities have experienced “prejudice”, but added: “This is similar to racism and the two words are often used as if they are interchangeable.” Ms Abbott had added: “It is true that many types of …

UK Labour suspends prominent MP Diane Abbott over racism letter
1 year, 11 months ago

UK Labour suspends prominent MP Diane Abbott over racism letter

Firstpost  

Labour immediately announced that Abbott, who was shadow interior minister under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, had been suspended from its parliamentary party London, United Kingdom: On Sunday, senior member Diane Abbott of the major opposition Labour party in the UK was placed on administrative leave while an inquiry into her remarks that Jews did not experience racism “all their …

Diane Abbott suspended by Labour after suggesting Jewish people do not face racism
1 year, 11 months ago

Diane Abbott suspended by Labour after suggesting Jewish people do not face racism

The Independent  

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UK MP's 'Jews didn't face racism' comment stirs row for Rishi Sunak's rival party
1 year, 11 months ago

UK MP's 'Jews didn't face racism' comment stirs row for Rishi Sunak's rival party

Hindustan Times  

The UK's main opposition Labour party suspended prominent member Diane Abbott as an MP on Sunday, pending an investigation into comments she made that Jewish people were not subject to racism "all their lives". Abbott, the first black woman to become an MP in the UK, said in a letter to the Observer newspaper that Irish, Jewish and Traveller people …

Opponents of antisemitism reform can leave Labour – Sir Keir Starmer
2 years, 1 month ago

Opponents of antisemitism reform can leave Labour – Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent  

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Starmer accuses Tory MPs of prioritising their party over the country
2 years, 5 months ago

Starmer accuses Tory MPs of prioritising their party over the country

The Independent  

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Keir Starmer tries to silences left-wing hecklers during speech: ‘You don’t bother me’
3 years, 5 months ago

Keir Starmer tries to silences left-wing hecklers during speech: ‘You don’t bother me’

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Believe it or not, Keir Starmer may find it surprisingly easy to unite the Labour Party
5 years, 1 month ago

Believe it or not, Keir Starmer may find it surprisingly easy to unite the Labour Party

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