Top Starmer aide quits Government after ‘appalling’ remarks about Diane Abbott A No 10 spokesperson condemned comments made by Paul Ovenden in a series of messages in 2017. Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2025
OPINION - What, exactly, has Diane Abbott said that’s so wrong? What, exactly, has Diane Abbott said that’s so wrong – wrong enough to get her suspended (again) from the Labour Party? Her observation, that the prejudice that Travellers or Jewish people encounter – or indeed redheads – is different from the racism that black people experience seems like a statement… Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025
Diane Abbott calls on all members of 'racist and sexist' Labour WhatsApp group to quit Diane Abbott urges all involved in offensive Labour WhatsApp group to step down as two MPs lose the whip Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Jeremy Corbyn, John McDonnell and Diane Abbott among dozen of Leftwingers standing in London at election Ex-Labour leader Mr Corbyn is close to pulling off a shock win in Islington North, according to a poll Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2024
‘When I heard the news I went potty’: Diane Abbott’s Hackney constituents react to Labour ‘election ban’ People living in Diane Abbott’s Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency voiced their views as the uncertainty hangs over the future of the veteran MP The Independent UK · May 29, 2024
Growing calls for Diane Abbott to be restored as Labour MP Ms Abbott has sat as an independent MP since April after the Labour whip was withdrawn Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2024
Ex-MP who faced vile anti-Semitism says 'I don't want Diane Abbott's career ruined' The former MP Baroness Ruth Anderson urged Labour to root out abuse of Jews and instead focus on fighting the Conservatives, warning: "We're meant to be on the same side" Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023
Keir Starmer ‘utterly condemns’ Diane Abbott’s comments as he vows to ‘tear out antisemitism by its roots’ MPs from across party tell Independent party should offer route back for veteran The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023