Diane Abbott: “I have been and remain a lifelong anti-racist and remain deeply committed to opposing racism in all of its forms.”

There cannot be any doubt that Dr Arday’s tragic death was the direct, foreseeable and foreseen result of press harassment.

Self-regulation of the press has comprehensively failed.

And even at this late stage, maybe the Home Secretary will reconsider this legislation that she's bringing forward.

Today, following a process conducted in line with party rules and approved by the independent review process I have been readmitted to the Labour party.