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Diane Julie Abbott (born 27 September 1953) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since first being elected in 1987.
Who is Diane Abbott -- the 'mother of UK House' - Times of India
The honour of the 'Mother of the house' is awarded to the longest-serving female MP. Abbott was first elected 37 years ago, in 1987 – when she became the first black woman ...
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UK PM Keir Starmer addresses Parliament for first time; hails new house as most diverse in terms of race and gender
Keir Starmer on Tuesday hailed the new UK Parliament as the most diverse in terms of race and gender in British history in his maiden address to the House as the Prime Minister, with Opposition ...
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Apr 23, 2023 · Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism to the Observer, the party has said.
Diane Abbott delivered a speech as ‘Mother of the House’ after being re-elected a London MP despite Labour attempts to bar her from standing for the party at the election.
May 29, 2024 · Diane Abbott was elected as Britain's first black female MP in 1987. But in her 37-year career, the trailblazing MP has been no stranger to controversy and has often provoked the ire of her own ...
Jun 2, 2024 · Diane Abbott has confirmed she will stand as the Labour candidate in her London constituency, drawing a line under a days-long row over the fate of one of the most prominent leftwingers in...
Jul 5, 2024 · Diane Abbott triumphs in Hackney North amid Labour landslide election win. The long-serving popular MP overcame party row that threatened to bar her from standing to win re-election in her...
Apr 23, 2023 · The Labour party has suspended Diane Abbott, a key ally of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, after she suggested Jewish people had never been “subject to racism” in a letter to a UK newspaper.
Apr 24, 2023 · Comments made by former shadow minister Diane Abbott in a letter were antisemitic, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said. Ms Abbott was suspended as a Labour MP after suggesting Jewish, Irish...
Mar 14, 2024 · Diane Abbott has spoken out about racism in politics, a day after being denied a chance to take part in a Commons debate about a Tory donor's criticism of her. Frank Hester is reported to...
Mar 17, 2024 · One of Labour's most senior MPs has said she would be sad if Diane Abbott's career ends without her being readmitted to the parliamentary party. Ex-deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman told...
