Labour MP Diane Abbott suspended for controversial racism letter.

Diane Abbott, a Labour MP, has been suspended from the party pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism for the Observer. In the letter, she wrote that Irish, Jewish and Traveller people "undoubtedly experience prejudice", which she said is "similar to racism". She later withdrew her remarks and apologised "for any anguish caused". The Labour Party said the comments were "deeply offensive and wrong". Ms Abbott's suspension means she will not be allowed to represent Labour in the House of Commons, where she will now sit as an independent MP.