Labour suspends Diane Abbott for second time over racism comments
The GuardianJUL 2025
Abbott's remarks constitute antisemitic rhetoric that minimizes Jewish experiences of racism and creates a harmful hierarchy of discrimination. Her refusal to apologize after previously withdrawing similar comments shows contempt for party discipline and Jewish community concerns. Swift action was necessary to maintain Labour's zero-tolerance stance on antisemitism.
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