Diane Abbott15 Sep 2025Starmer aide resigns after explicit texts about Abbott surfaceDowning Street said the messages about the veteran MP were "appalling and unacceptable". 15 Sep 202518 Jul 2025Minister denies Labour wants Abbott out of partyDiane Abbott is suspended as a Labour MP after she said she did not regret "at all" a previous suspension. 18 Jul 202518 Jul 2025Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBCMP Diane Abbott has been suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation.18 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Chris Mason: Why Labour had little choice but to suspend Abbott againLabour appearing consistent is core to Abbott's second suspension, writes the BBC's Chris Mason.17 Jul 202517 Jul 2025Labour looking into Abbott's comments about racismThe veteran Labour MP has told the BBC she stands by comments that led to a year-long suspension from the party.17 Jul 20254 Jun 2025Abbott voices support for student Gaza protestorsMore than a dozen protesters were arrested after occupying University of Oxford offices in May 2024.4 Jun 20259 May 2025Politicians and authors set for Essex Book FestivalThe month-long festival is featuring about 250 writers and artists at venues across the county.9 May 202520 Nov 2024Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dyingLabour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk. 20 Nov 202417 Sep 2024Diane Abbott: Starmer treated me as a 'non-person'The Labour MP speaks to the BBC about the fallout after a Tory donor made racist comments about her.17 Sep 2024...
