Diane Abbott
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August 20, 2026
There cannot be any doubt that Dr Arday’s tragic death was the direct, foreseeable and foreseen result of press harassment.
— Diane Abbott
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by number of sources- 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
- I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused by that conflation and apologise for any hurt caused by it.3 sources2026bbc.co.uk
- 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
- I have been issued with a formal warning for a tweet I previously posted.2 sources2026bbc.co.uk
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.
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.
I am deeply sorry for any hurt caused by that conflation and apologise for any hurt caused by it.
I have been and remain a lifelong anti-racist and remain deeply committed to opposing racism in all of its forms.
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.
And even at this late stage, maybe the Home Secretary will reconsider this legislation that she's bringing forward.
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.
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.
I was thinking of going into politics and when I see the abuse you have to put up with, I’ve changed my mind.





