We will pardon suffragettes, Corbyn tells special shadow cabinet meeting
Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to issue a pardon to suffragettes and issue an apology to the women who fought…
Diane Abbott
“A crucial step forward… but more to do” – Abbott, Rayner and top Labour figures on centenary of women’s suffrage
Labour’s female shadow cabinet ministers have come together to say what women’s suffrage means to them in the…
Former Army doctor beats staunch Corbyn supporter in Shrewsbury selection
An NHS doctor and former Army officer has said Tory policies are driving voters to Labour after she was…
Diane Abbott: The benefits of welcoming international students are clear
Theresa May’s hostility to international students hurts Britain’s economy and society, writes Diane Abbott. This week saw Theresa…
Labour’s poll rating will move “decisively” ahead of the Tories in 2018, vows Abbott
Labour will establish a “decisive” poll lead over the Tories next year, Diane Abbot has said. The shadow…
Luke Akehurst: We have nothing to lose – this is how we can beat Momentum
We may well have reached “peak Momentum”. These are the most favourable political circumstances Labour’s hard left could…
Diane Abbott: Labour will fight the far right and oppose dog-whistle politics
Hate crime is rising. The home office statistics published this week made for alarming reading. There were more than…
Diane Abbott: Labour conference unity shows we can put Jeremy into No 10
As Tory Party conference continues, the contrast between Tory values and the Labour values we expressed at our…
“Don’t do it. Just don’t do it” – Abbott calls for end to online abuse of Kuenssberg
Diane Abbott has condemned the abuse directed at BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg, as she asked why it…
Jeremy’s unshakeable values will take him to Downing Street – Thornberry speech
Chair, Conference – It’s a pleasure to be back here in Brighton and Hove. A city which we…
