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Dianne Abbot, elected as the UK's first black female MP, claimed on Wednesday that the Labour Party were attempting to "exclude" her from seeking reelection in Hackney North and Stoke Newington.

Diane Abbott, elected as the UK's first black female MP, claimed on Wednesday that the Labour Party were attempting to "exclude" her from seeking reelection in Hackney North and Stoke Newington.

Diane Abbott, the UK's first black female MP, claimed on Wednesday that the Labour Party were attempting to "exclude" her from seeking reelection in Hackney North and Stoke Newington.

Abbott, the UK's first black female MP, had been suspended last year for saying that racism isn't something that Jewish people face "all their lives," with Labour announcing Tuesday that her suspension had been lifted after an investigation.

The Times had reported a day earlier that Abbott, who has served as an MP for 37-years, was not to be endorsed as a candidate by Labour's National Executive Committee despite having the party whip restored.

The Times had reported a day earlier that Abbott, who has served in Parliament for 37-years, was not to be endorsed as a candidate by Labour's National Executive Committee despite having the party whip restored.

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The MP informed the BBC on Wednesday that while the suspension had been lifted, she had been barred from standing in the election, adding that she was "very dismayed." Abbot has represented Labour in parliament since 1987.

The MP informed the BBC on Wednesday that while the suspension was lifted, she had been barred from standing in the election, adding that she was "very dismayed" by the confusion. Abbot has represented Labour an an MP since 1987.

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In April 2023, the MP was suspended for claiming that Jewish, Traveller, and Irish communities did not experience racism, but rather prejudice. Abbott has announced today that she would remain MP for her constituency "as long as irt is possible."

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Speaking later in the day, Starmer said it was untrue that Labour made a decision to bar Abbott, but said that national executive committee is yet to select a candidate to represent Labour in Abbott's riding.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has in contrast stated that "no decision has been taken" to stop Abbott from running as a candidate, and confirmed that she had been restored as a member of the Parliamentary Labour Party (PLP).

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The National Executive Committee (NEC) is described by Labour to have the "primary purpose" of providing "strategic direction for the Party". There are 41 committee members, including Starmer and Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner MP.

The National Executive Committee (NEC) is described by Labour as having the "primary purpose" of providing "strategic direction for the Party". There are 41 committee members, including Starmer and Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner MP.

Abbott, on the Labour party's left-wing, received support from other MPs. Former party leader and Abbott ally, Jeremy Corbyn, was barred from running for reelection after saying that antisemitism in Labour was "dramatically overstated."

Keir Starmer, leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party, has denied Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Diane Abbott's claim that she had been barred from standing in the July general election, saying that "no decision" had been made.

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Sources for the Guardian newspaper indicate that Abbott was willing to step down and make a "dignified exit" from politics after her suspension was lifted. At a rally today, Abbott says she wants to stay an MP "as long as it is possible."

Labour's treatment of one of the country's most important trailblazers has been disgraceful, as Starmer works to stamp out any left-wing opposition to his centrist policies. While Labour is almost certain to win the next election, they will have done so by trampling on the work of their most loyal and popular figures. Starmer's treatment of Abbott is downright disgraceful.

Labour’s shocking treatment of Diane Abbott could alienate Black voters for years to come | Maurice Mcleod

Diane Abbott lived by the progressive, woke sword, and now her political career will die by it. Abbott  endorsed the odious racial hierarchies of oppression so dear to the left and told the world that Jews don't rank highly enough on it to be truly discriminated against. Her comments were antisemitic and wrong, and Labour is right to begin purging the endemic antisemitsm that festers in their midst.

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There is a 99% chance that Labour will have a majority in the House of Commons after the next UK General Election, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Starmer continues works to stamp out any left-wing opposition to his centrist machine. While Labour is almost certain to win the election, they will have done at the cost of burying one of the party's must iconic and important figures. The party's behaviour towards Abbott is downright disgraceful.

Diane Abbott's political decline is the product of her own doing. Hypocritically renowned for standing up on behalf of minorities, the MP's outrageous antisemitism cannot be simply forgotten. Labour is right to purge the endemic hatred festering within its party.

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