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Abbott confirms she will run as Labour candidate in general election

Sky News Sunday, 2 June 2024
Diane Abbott has said she will run to be Labour's candidate in Hackney North and Stoke Newington following speculation she may choose to stand down.
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Shadow armed forces minister Luke Pollard gives his backing for Diane Abbott to stand as a Labour candidate at the general election in July saying he hopes she “stands and wins”. “I expect Diane and all Labour candidates to be approved by the Labour Party’s governing body tomorrow, including...

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