Keir Starmer says decision on Diane Abbott to come ‘in due course’

Labour withdrew the whip from the long-standing MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington in April 2023, after she suggested Jewish, Irish and Traveller people experienced prejudice, but not racism

Tue, 28 May, 2024 - 19:00

Sophie Wingate and Will Durrant, PA Political Staff

Keir Starmer has said the row over Diane Abbott’s suspension will be resolved “in due course”, as he faced questions over a report that an investigation into her racism comments was completed five months ago.

Labour withdrew the whip from the long-standing MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington in April 2023, after she suggested Jewish, Irish and Traveller people experienced prejudice, but not racism.