Diane Abbott
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Age | 70 |
| Date of birth | September 27,1953 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Spouse | David Thompson |
| Office | Shadow Home Secretary |
| Children | James Abbott Thompson |
| Job | Politician |
| Journalist | |
| Education | Newnham College, University of Cambridge |
| University of Cambridge | |
| Harrow County School for Girls | |
| Movies/Shows | This Week |
| Play It Again | |
| Official site | members.parliament.uk |
| Position | Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 1987 | |
| Parents | Reginald Abbott |
| Julia Abbott | |
| Party | Labour Party |
| Previous position | Shadow Home Secretary of the United Kingdom (2016–2020) |
| Books | Labour Party |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 398742 |
Diane Abbott Life story
Diane Julie Abbott is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since 1987. She served in the Shadow Cabinet of Jeremy Corbyn as Shadow Home Secretary from 2016 to 2020. She is both the first black woman elected to parliament and the longest-serving black MP.
Biography
Diane abbott is a member of parliament of the united kingdom.She was born on 27 setpember 1953 in paddington.London.England.She is the first black woman to be elected to the house of commons.She is of jamiacan descent and is a member of the labour party.Physical Characteristics
Diane abbott is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 55 kg.Hse has brwon eyes and a slim body type.Family
Diane abbott is the daughter of jamaican immigrants.She has two siblings.A rbother and a sister.She is married to david thompson and has one son.James.Education and Career
Diane abbott studied at harrow county grammar school for girls and then went on to study at nenwham college.Cambridge.Where she graduated with a degree in history.She then went on to pursue a career in journalism.Working for the bbc and the london evening standard.In 1987.She was elected as a member of parliament for the labour party.She has held various opsitions in the labour party.Including shadow home secretary and shaodw health secretary.Most Important Event
In 1987.Diane abbott became the first black woman to be elected to the house of commons.Thsi was a historic moment for the uk and for the labour party.She has since become a prominent figure in britihs politics and has been a strong advocate for racial equality and social justice.Zodiac Sign
Diane abbtot s zodiac sign is libra.Nationality
Diane abbott is british.Diane Abbott attacks Labour investigation as 'fraudulent'
...By Becky Morton & Iain Watson BBC PoliticsDiane Abbott has branded a Labour Party investigation into her comments about racism " fraudulent"...
Keir Starmer's allies purging Labour left, says John McDonnell
... " Too many examples Mr McDonnell, a close ally of the former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, has also raised concerns with Sir Keir over former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott s...
Keir Starmer denies targeting Labour left-wingers after Abbott suspended
...By Sam Francis & David Wallace LockhartBBC PoliticsSir Keir Starmer has denied he is targeting left-wing Labour MPs after Diane Abbott was suspended following comments about racism...
Diane Abbott's comments were antisemitic, Labour leader says
...Comments made by former shadow minister Diane Abbott in a letter were antisemitic, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said...
Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP after racism letter
...Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism for the Observer, the party has said...
Jeremy Corbyn: Starmer move flagrant attack on democracy
... But former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott, one of his longest-standing allies, said he had " no intention of standing as an independent" having been a member of the Labour Party since he was 16...
Jeremy Corbyn: Tory economic plan is irresponsible
... At that point, I saw Diane Abbott s hand move faster than lightning to press the send button on her phone [declaring that I was the candidate]… She d already prepared the tweet...
Tory leadership: What the diverse line-up means for UK politics
... In a former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott claimed the government was in " denial" about systemic racial prejudice within the police, immigration services and the criminal justice system...
Home Office probes immigration contractor Mitie over racist text claims
The Home Office is investigating claims racist WhatsApp Messages were sent by immigration staff working for a firm it pays.
The Messages - First reported by - Allegedly sent by Mitie staff, remarked on Syrian refugees, MP Diane Abbott and the home secretary.
The Home Office said its professional standards unit was probing the claims.
Mitie said the staff concerned had been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation.
It did not confirm how many workers have been suspended.
In a statement, Mitie said the allegations were brought to its attention by a whistleblower and insisted there was " No Place for racism, bullying or discrimination" in its business.
The Sunday Mirror revealed the alleged comments were made on a WhatsApp group containing about 80 Mitie workers, with offensive Messages being exchanged since March 2020. Mitie said The Group was " not a company channel".
The Paper reported the Messages were posted by Mitie workers whose duties include escorting immigration detainees and running detention centres.
Mitie added: " As soon as we were made aware [of the claims], we commenced an investigation which is ongoing.
" In light of the seriousness of the allegations, we have suspended those colleagues about whom complaints have been made, pending the outcome of The Investigation . "
The Messages revealed by The Paper Allegedly included remarks about Syrian refugees, Chinese people, Priti Patel and Ms Abbott, a Labour MP and former shadow home secretary.
The alleged racism was said to be within Mitie's " care and custody" division.
The texts were reported to managers and the WhatsApp thread was deleted last month, The Mirror reported.
Shadow immigration minister Stephen Kinnock said the Messages were " sickening" and called for a review of Mitie's contract.
A Home Office spokesperson said The Department was " investigating the allegations relating to Mitie staff's behaviour and conduct".
They added: " Mitie will update the immigration minister update next week on The Steps being taken to ensure the highest standards are always met and that individuals in their care are treated with dignity and respect. "
Founded in 1987, Mitie describes itself as a facilities management company that delivers " critical public services within the immigration, justice and care sectors for vulnerable adults".
In 2017, it was awarded a 10-year Home Office contract to provide immigration services.
Source of news: bbc.com
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