17-07-2025
Diane Abbott facing suspension after doubling down on racism remarks
& Rob Freeman
Labour MP Diane Abbott is facing a potential new suspension from the party following recent comments she made about racism.
Ms Abbott stated she has no regrets about remarks made in 2023 that led to her initial suspension, where she differentiated between racism based on colour and other forms of prejudice.
In an interview with BBC's Radio 4, she reiterated her view that racism concerning skin colour is distinct from prejudice against groups like Travellers or Jewish people.
The Labour Party has announced it will investigate her latest comments, taking them "incredibly seriously" and assessing them under party rules.
This development follows her readmission to the party before the 2024 general election and comes amidst other recent suspensions of left-wing Labour MPs.
Diane Abbott facing suspension from Labour again after expressing 'no regrets' over race row letter
