Diane Abbott Suspended from Labour Pending Investigation

Readmission Status Unclear

Diane Abbott, a British politician and Member of Parliament (MP) for Hackney North, has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation into a letter she wrote. The BBC understands that Abbott has since been readmitted as a Labour MP, but it is unclear whether this is the case.

Racism Allegations

Abbott has spoken out about racism in politics a day after being denied a chance to take part in a debate on the issue. She has accused Labour of "institutional racism" and said that she wants to remain as an MP for as long as possible to fight against it.

The Labour investigation into Abbott's comments on racism was completed in 2021. The findings of the investigation have not been made public, but Abbott has said that she stands by her comments and that she believes that racism is a serious problem in the Labour Party.

Speaker's Eye

Veteran MP Diane Abbott stood up to catch the Speaker's eye 46 times during a Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) session that was dominated by a debate on racism. Abbott's repeated attempts to intervene in the debate highlight the importance she places on speaking out against racism and her commitment to representing her constituents.