DARK SECRETS: 4 - The Real Truth

The Diane Abbott row shows how impoverished Britain’s conversations about race have become

We should be able to discuss the different ways in which minorities are racialised in a thoughtful – and sometimes confronting – way, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 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

Labour MPs rally behind Diane Abbott after second suspension

LABOUR MPs have rallied around their veteran colleagues Diane Abbott after she was suspended by the party again.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2025

‘Not true’ that Labour wants Diane Abbott out, minister says

Exchequer secretary to the Treasury James Murray said it was ‘absolutely not the case’ that Number 10 had wanted Ms Abbott to out of the party.

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025

Friday briefing: A ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ – why is the EU not doing more to sanction Israel?

In today’s newsletter: In failing to leverage its economic influence, the bloc is showing little more than empty threats – and breaking its own rules

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2025

Diane Abbott says Keir Starmer ‘wants me out’ after second suspension over race row

The Labour veteran has been suspended again after repeating a claim she made in 2023 about racism

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Diane Abbott: Labour ‘wants me out’ after second suspension

The Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP has been suspended for a second time after repeating a claim she made in 2023 about racism.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Diane Abbott suspended again by the Labour Party over race row letter

Veteran MP said in a BBC interview on Thursday that she stood by a 2023 letter comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that seen by other groups

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Diane Abbott suspended from Labour after racism comments

Diane Abbott has been suspended from the Labour Party, it has been confirmed

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025