Political Quotes

Diane Abbott

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  1. 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.4 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  2. I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused by that conflation and apologise for any hurt caused by it.3 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  3. I have been and remain a lifelong anti-racist and remain deeply committed to opposing racism in all of its forms.3 sources2026bbc.co.uk
  4. I have been issued with a formal warning for a tweet I previously posted.2 sources2026bbc.co.uk
Aug 20, 2026

Self-regulation of the press has comprehensively failed.

thenational.scot
Aug 20, 2026

Black people are fearful and on the evidence they are right to be.

thenational.scot
Aug 20, 2026

We respectfully ask you to commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.

thenational.scot
Jul 31, 2026

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.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 31, 2026

I have been issued with a formal warning for a tweet I previously posted.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 31, 2026

I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused by that conflation and apologise for any hurt caused by it.

bbc.co.uk
Jul 31, 2026

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

bbc.co.uk
Jul 14, 2026

Each one was accompanied by the same round assertions that the Home Secretary has said this afternoon that they would bring fairness to our immigration system, fairness to our asylum system. They did not.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 14, 2026

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

mirror.co.uk
Jul 14, 2026

We need to be talking about the contribution that immigrants and asylum seekers have made to this country, not talking about them as if they are some kind of burden.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 14, 2026

The Home Office website tells us there have been well over 150 pieces of primary legislation or policy changes on immigration since 1988 - and I've been in the House for some of them.

mirror.co.uk
Jul 14, 2026

They simply took away rights and treated people badly.

mirror.co.uk
Jun 16, 2026

I was thinking of going into politics and when I see the abuse you have to put up with, I’ve changed my mind.

theguardian.com
Jun 16, 2026

You have to be careful you’re not open to physical attacks.

theguardian.com

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