Abbott confirms she will run as Labour candidate in general election
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.
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...
Jeremy Corbyn has said he 'did everything [he] could' to remain within the Labour Party, and will always support its movement despite running as an Independent candidate for Islington North.
He paid tribute to both Diana Abbott and Faiza Shaheen, describing their treatment by the party as 'appalling and disgraceful'. Report by Alibhaiz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer says Diane Abbott is "free to go forward" as a Labour candidate in the election. Ms Abbott had the whip restored on Tuesday but media reports said she had been banned from standing as a Labour candidate at the next election. Report by Czubalam. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Labour's shadow science secretary, Peter Kyle, said the party aimed to handle the investigation into Diane Abbott's comments fairly. Kyle stated that the NEC would ensure all representatives meet the high standards set by Sir Keir Starmer, adding that the issue would be resolved within days, allowing Labour to focus on a platform of change for the upcoming election. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner defends Diane Abbott’s choice to stand as a Labour MP at the next general election saying, "I don’t see any reason why Diane Abbott can’t stand at the next general election." "She’s been cleared as part of an investigation, that is a process and for me I just see that if she wants to stand I don’t see any reason why she can’t", she said.
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Sir Keir Starmer says “no decision has been made” to bar Diane Abbott from standing as a candidate for the Labour Party in July. The Labour leader denies that he is blocking left-wingers standing a for his party, saying “I want the highest-quality candidates”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, Lisa Nandy has described the past decade and a half of politics as “the most divisive” in her memory. The culture secretary has said that Labour is committed to putting an end to this, and to restore respect in politics and politicians. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A former senior Labour MP has called on the man who took his seat to "provide a full account of all his dealings" with one of his vocal supporters who is now.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer has defended his swift action on suspending a Labour candidate who bet against himself in the election. The Labour leader said the issue speaks to the choice at the General Election..
Home Secretary James Cleverly has warned that voting for Reform UK "just holds the door open for Labour". It comes as Nigel Farage has announced he will stand as a candidate in Clacton, Essex, for..
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls on the Labour Party to “clear up” its investigation into Diane Abbott after she revealed she had been barred from standing as a Labour MP at the next general..
Sunday, 2 June 2024
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