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politics1 year ago

Labour Party Turmoil: Starmer Faces Backlash Over Candidate Purges

The UK's Labour Party has confirmed that Diane Abbott, the first Black woman lawmaker in Britain, can run in the July 4 election after confusion over her candidacy led to backlash. Abbott, who was suspended for over a year due to controversial remarks, was reinstated this week. Prominent Black Britons criticized her treatment as indicative of systemic racism, while Labour leader Keir Starmer emphasized her long-standing contributions to the party.

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politics1 year ago

Labour's Potential Ban on Diane Abbott Sparks Racial Tensions

Diane Abbott, the U.K.'s first Black female lawmaker, expressed dismay over reports that the Labour Party plans to bar her from running in the upcoming election due to past comments about Jews and racism. Abbott, who has been a prominent figure in Parliament since 1987, was suspended last year after controversial remarks in a letter to the Observer. Despite her apology, she remains barred, sparking criticism from supporters and raising concerns about the treatment of Black politicians within the party.

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politics1 year ago

UK's First Black Woman MP Faces Potential Labour Ban Amid Race Row

Diane Abbott, the UK's first Black woman lawmaker, expressed dismay over reports that the Labour Party plans to bar her from running as a candidate due to past comments about Jews and racism. Labour leader Keir Starmer stated no final decision has been made. Abbott, a prominent left-wing figure and ally of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, was suspended last year but later reinstated. The potential barring has sparked anger among her allies and could alienate some Black and left-leaning voters.

via Reuters UK|
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politics1 year ago

"Tory Racism Row: Diane Abbott's Repeated Calls for Attention and Pressure on Sunak Over Donations"

During a PMQs session focused on racist comments, veteran MP Diane Abbott stood up 46 times to catch the Speaker's attention but was not selected to ask a question of the prime minister. The alleged comments by a Tory donor about Ms Abbott dominated the debate, and a spokesperson for the Speaker said he "ran out of time" to call on her.

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politics2 years ago

Labour suspends Diane Abbott over comments on Jewish prejudice.

The UK's Labour Party has suspended lawmaker Diane Abbott over a letter she wrote in which she said the prejudice experienced by Jewish people was similar to, but not the same as, racism. The party has faced accusations of discrimination and harassment against Jews under its former leader Jeremy Corbyn. Abbott, who has been a lawmaker since 1987, was the first Black woman to be elected to parliament in Britain, and is a close ally of Corbyn for whom she served as the party's spokesperson for home affairs.

via Reuters.com|
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politics2 years ago

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.

via BBC|
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