About This Trend
Diane Abbott is a British politician and the longest-serving female lawmaker in the UK.
Why is it trending?
She was suspended by the Labour Party pending an investigation into comments she made about racism. Diane Abbott stood by her previous statements, including a letter she wrote in 2023, which sparked controversy. The suspension was announced by a party spokesperson to Sky News and has been widely covered by media outlets, including the BBC. The decision has made Diane Abbott the fifth Labour MP to be suspended by Sir Keir Starmer.