Diane Abbott: “There cannot be any doubt that Dr Arday’s tragic death was the direct, foreseeable and foreseen result of press…”

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

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

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

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.