Diane Abbott hits out at 'level of racism still in Britain' as MP is cheered by supporters

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Diane Abbott, a prominent political figure in the UK, recently made a public appearance at a rally in Hackney, east London, where she addressed the issue of racism still prevalent in British society. This comes in the aftermath of a controversy involving offensive remarks made about her by a Tory donor.

 

Abbott was greeted with cheers and chants of support from attendees, whom she praised for standing by her over the years. In her speech, she highlighted the broader issue of racism, particularly the disrespect faced by black women. She shared her personal connection to the struggle, noting that her mother was part of the generation of black women who contributed to building the National Health Service in the 1950s.

 

The controversy erupted when comments attributed to Tory donor Frank Hester surfaced, where he allegedly expressed hateful sentiments towards Abbott. Despite offering apologies, the incident has reignited discussions about racism and accountability within political circles. Calls have been made for the Conservatives to return the significant donations made by Hester to the party.

 

Additionally, there have been appeals from Abbott's supporters for her reinstatement into the parliamentary Labour Party, from which she was suspended last year. However, her return has been hindered by various factors, including her previous suspension for comments related to racism and her purported refusal to participate in antisemitism training.

 

 

Abbott's presence at the rally and her vocal stance against racism underscore the ongoing struggle against discrimination in British society. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by marginalized communities and the importance of addressing systemic inequalities at all levels of governance.

 

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[thaibeachlovers]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

Diane Abbott, a prominent political figure in the UK, recently made a public appearance at a rally in Hackney, east London, where she addressed the issue of racism still prevalent in British society. This comes in the aftermath of a controversy involving offensive remarks made about her by a Tory donor.

She would say that, wouldn't she?

Playing the victim always works in politics.

[stevenl]

28 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

She would say that, wouldn't she?

Playing the victim always works in politics.

So his remarks were not directed at her?

[Doctor Tom]

She is as thick as a brick and an embarrassment, its got nothing to do with racism. 

[transam]

Isn't Hackney her political stamping ground, member of Parliament for, where she always gets voted in because of the "faces" there, so nothing new...Move on...

[transam]

Dianne Abbott is also a racist herself, and supporter of terrorist groups, sadly the folk who vote for her are too thick to know anything about that, probably dribbling over her false promises...😬