Diane Abbott Accuses Starmer of 'Culling' Labour Left-Wingers

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Diane Abbott has openly criticized party leader Sir Keir Starmer for what she describes as a systematic removal of left-wing candidates from the party's ranks. This comes after a series of controversial decisions by the Labour Party to suspend and block several candidates associated with the Labour left from standing in the upcoming general election.

 

Diane Abbott, a prominent ally of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and the UK's first black female MP, faces uncertainty regarding her political future. Abbott has represented Hackney North for 37 years, but her ability to defend her seat in the next election remains in question. Despite having the whip restored to her following a year-long suspension, Abbott claims she has been barred from standing. Her suspension was initially triggered by a letter she wrote to The Guardian, in which she suggested that Jewish people do not face racism.

 

Expressing her determination, Abbott stated that she would stand in Hackney North "by any means possible." She labeled the ongoing actions against left-wing members as a "cull of left wingers," a term that underscores her belief in a targeted purge within the party orchestrated by Starmer's leadership.

 

The Labour Party's internal strife has also affected other left-wing candidates. Lloyd Russell-Moyle, former MP for Brighton Kemptown, announced his suspension by Labour, attributing it to a "vexatious and politically motivated complaint" stemming from an eight-year-old allegation. Russell-Moyle vehemently disputes the claim, suggesting it was intended to undermine his candidacy.

 

Faiza Shaheen, another prominent left-wing figure, was deselected as the Labour candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green, a seat held by Conservative veteran Iain Duncan Smith. Shaheen expressed her shock and disappointment after learning of her blocked candidacy via email. Her deselection was reportedly due to her liking a tweet that allegedly downplayed antisemitism accusations and another post where she shared her experiences of Islamophobia. Speaking to BBC's Newsnight, Shaheen articulated her dismay: "On top of Gaza, on top of Diane Abbott and now this to me, when there's such clear double standards of how other people have been treated when stuff has happened... what message are you sending my community? What message are you sending the black community?"

 

In response to these accusations, Starmer denied any intention to block left-wing candidates, emphasizing his desire for the highest quality candidates to represent Labour. "No. I've said repeatedly over the last two years... that I want the highest quality candidates - that's been the position for a very long time," Starmer stated. Shadow cabinet minister Darren Jones echoed this sentiment, denying a purge of the left and noting that many colleagues who identify as left-wing have been endorsed as Labour candidates.

 

However, the party's actions speak louder than words for many of its members. Labour's ruling national executive committee (NEC), responsible for handling the selection of the final Labour candidates, is set to make the ultimate decision on whether Abbott can defend her seat. Meanwhile, a Labour Party spokesman commented on Russell-Moyle's suspension, asserting that all complaints are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly according to party rules and procedures.

 

Contrasting with the treatment of left-wing candidates, several figures aligned with Starmer have received endorsements. Luke Akehurst, a member of the NEC and a Starmer ally, is the candidate for North Durham, while Josh Simons, director of the Starmerite think tank Labour Together, will contest the Makerfield seat. Earlier this year, Simons faced backlash and subsequently apologized for suggesting that people-smuggling gangs could be put on a barge and "shipped to the north of Scotland."

 

Additional right-aligned candidates include Heather Iqbal, former adviser to shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, who has been selected for Dewsbury and Batley, and journalist Paul Waugh, who will stand for Rochdale.

The selection process has revealed deep divisions within the Labour Party, as accusations of bias and targeted purges against the left persist. Abbott and her allies continue to fight for their place within the party, advocating for a broader representation of voices and ideologies. As the general election approaches, the Labour Party must address these internal conflicts and present a united front if it hopes to gain the support of the electorate and succeed against the Conservatives.

 

Credit: Sky News 2024-05-31

 

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[Danderman123]

Please shut up until after the election.

Edited May 30 by Danderman123

[ThaiPauly]

I can't abide this woman......just imagine if she was in government.!!

 

I remember an LBC interview where she made herself look a fool  as she got all the facts and figures for recruiting new police officers wrong

 

Retirement beckons Ms Abott, take it before you are humiliated again

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[JonnyF]

No, they are culling anti-semitic, race card playing, mathematically illiterate loonies like you Diane.

 

They have no choice if they wish to stand a chance of being elected to power. 

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

No, they are culling anti-semitic, race card playing, mathematically illiterate loonies like you Diane.

They have no choice if they wish to stand a chance of being elected to power. 

Don't think anyone in the UK cares that much about Jews/Palestine/Ukraine/Russia.

Can't imagine an election being won or lost on any woke nonsense.

 

Stop wasting time and money of foreigners and countries that contribute nothing to our civilisation.

How about a party that promises British citizens a better life, and to hell with everyone else?

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[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Don't think anyone in the UK cares that much about Jews/Palestine/Ukraine/Russia.

Can't imagine an election being won or lost on any woke nonsense.

 

Stop wasting time and money of foreigners and countries that contribute nothing to our civilisation.

How about a party that promises British citizens a better life, and to hell with everyone else?

Let’s see how rightwing culture wars play out in the election.

 

[Nick Carter icp]

11 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Let’s see how rightwing culture wars play out in the election.
 

 

   They may even start a thread about it ?

[Regyai]

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Diane Abbott Accuses Starmer of 'Culling' Labour Left-Wingers

 

If only 

[BobBKK]

If she thinks that, what did she do to help  Corbyn?

[newbee2022]

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

No, they are culling anti-semitic, race card playing, mathematically illiterate loonies like you Diane.

 

They have no choice if they wish to stand a chance of being elected to power. 

Thanks, that's it. !!!🙏

[goldenbrwn1]

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Don't think anyone in the UK cares that much about Jews/Palestine/Ukraine/Russia.

I came back to the UK last week and there was an election pamphlet for the Green Party waiting for me. They have  already won the local election here in Bristol…well there was around 4 paragraphs of bull, but what really stood out  was it was 50% about Palestine ! The word Gaza was mentioned more than Bristol 😂 They still can’t read the room it’s pathetic 

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6 minutes ago, goldenbrwn1 said:

I came back to the UK last week and there was an election pamphlet for the Green Party waiting for me. They have  already won the local election here in Bristol…well there was around 4 paragraphs of bull, but what really stood out  was it was 50% about Palestine ! The word Gaza was mentioned more than Bristol 😂 They still can’t read the room it’s pathetic 

They won the local election but they can't read the room? Maybe you should look for a case of electoral illiteracy closer to home.

[Purdey]

Being Jewish is nothing to do with race. It is a religion, the same as being Muslim or Christian. 

If the left wing of Labour is culled, then they should stand as independents, like Jeremy Corbyn. If the people of Hackney have voted for her for 37 years, it is Labour's (and Starmer's) loss.

[goldenbrwn1]

3 hours ago, placeholder said:

They won the local election but they can't read the room? Maybe you should look for a case of electoral illiteracy closer to home.

They gained a minor majority in the Bristol City Council months ago, this is for the GE. Not many vote in council election seats. So I could have worded my original post better. But still on a national level where people will vote in a GE…most by far imo don’t give  2 f’s about Palestine . We got out]r own issues here in the UK

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Just now, goldenbrwn1 said:

They gained a minor majority in the Bristol City Council months ago, this is for the GE. Not many vote in council election seats. So I could have worded my original post better. But still on a national level where people will vote in a GE…most by far imo don’t give  2 f’s about Palestine . We got out]r own issues here in the UK

So, you think that there's no significant statistical connection between local elections and general elections. The Tories just happened to suffer a major loss because of ??????????

[goldenbrwn1]

9 minutes ago, placeholder said:

So, you think that there's no significant statistical connection between local elections and general elections. The Tories just happened to suffer a major loss because of ??????????

Putting aside my electoral illiteracy, yes of course there will be a statistical connection but that doesn’t take away from the fact that most Brits by far couldn’t give 2f’s about Gaza especially over their own problems in their own areas. Labour will win this GE and obviously want a decent majority hence the cull of the looney nut trucks like DA in their ranks. But anyway we will see. 👍 

[JonnyF]

1 hour ago, placeholder said:

So, you think that there's no significant statistical connection between local elections and general elections. The Tories just happened to suffer a major loss because of ??????????

Because Bristol is like a far left socialist republic. 

 

Look at what happened there during BLM. They all crawled out from under their rocks to vandalize and riot. Bristol is an outlier. The suburbs are centre right but fall under other areas like Gloucestershire.

 

Don't get your hopes up for the general election. 

[transam]

Dianne Abbott is an embarrassment for Labour and the House of Commons......

Starmer knows it too........🥴

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[Bert got kinky]

 

As a life long conservative, I really love this woman.

 

[cowellandrew]

Kier has just been on TV to let her run as an MP, 

This is great news as the comedy factor is a great,

😂😂☻☻☻

[Danderman123]

4 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Because Bristol is like a far left socialist republic. 

 

Look at what happened there during BLM. They all crawled out from under their rocks to vandalize and riot. Bristol is an outlier. The suburbs are centre right but fall under other areas like Gloucestershire.

 

Don't get your hopes up for the general election. 

So who are you voting for in the general election?

[goldenbrwn1]

5 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Because Bristol is like a far left socialist republic

Yes Central Bristol and Stokes Croft activist and student areas plus Clifton  , Redland areas where the all the old money lives . In the poorer areas on the outskirts most certainly not socialists but most just don’t bother to vote 

[RayC]

I don''t support many of Abbott's causes and think that she is too gaff-prone to be an effective frontline politician. However, I do think that she has a point about Starmer 'culling' the Labour Party of left-wingers.

 

Since his election as leader, Starmer has  tried to remake the party in his image. It leaves me with the impression that  "broad church" only extends to worshipping in the 'Temple of Keir"

[JonnyF]

3 hours ago, RayC said:

I don''t support many of Abbott's causes and think that she is too gaff-prone to be an effective frontline politician. However, I do think that she has a point about Starmer 'culling' the Labour Party of left-wingers.

 

Since his election as leader, Starmer has  tried to remake the party in his image. It leaves me with the impression that  "broad church" only extends to worshipping in the 'Temple of Keir"

 

You will have to wait until they are elected before you see how loony left the Labour Party still are.

 

Starmer is trying to present them as electable. Abbott is a massive liability and I hope she gets as much coverage as possible. 

 

Her toxicity and bitterness oozes from every pore. Fortunately she is unable to keep her mouth shut so we are able to witness it in all it's glory. 

 

Her son is even worse than Hunter Biden. I guess parenting skills do not rank high on  "liberals" priorities as they climb the greasy pole to power on the back of fake virtuosity and lies. 

[CG1 Blue]

49 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

Her son is even worse than Hunter Biden. I guess parenting skills do not rank high on  "liberals" priorities as they climb the greasy pole to power on the back of fake virtuosity and lies. 

Didn't she once claim that West Indian mums were better at raising children than white mums? 

[RayC]

16 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

You will have to wait until they are elected before you see how loony left the Labour Party still are.

 

Starmer is trying to present them as electable.

 

I've no idea how you can suggest that a Starmer led government will be of the 'loony left' from what they currently said

 

https://labour.org.uk/updates/stories/10-labour-policies-to-change-brita

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16 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Abbott is a massive liability and I hope she gets as much coverage as possible. 

 

A liability in places but some of the electorate seems to like her.

 

16 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

Her toxicity and bitterness oozes from every pore. Fortunately she is unable to keep her mouth shut so we are able to witness it in all it's glory. 

 

Suella Braverman

 

16 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 I guess parenting skills do not rank high on  "liberals" priorities as they climb the greasy pole to power on the back of fake virtuosity and lies. 

 

A sad and pathetic comment