Diane Abbott: The well-worn path of autocrats...
The well-worn path of autocrats everwhere. If you cannot win the argument on Palestine, start locking up your opponents. US issues sanctions against Palestine Action
Diane Abbott: The Iran War is caused by Trump and Netanyahu...
The Iran War is caused by Trump and Netanyahu. As well as illegally attempting to destroy Iran, we will all be much poorer as a result. Iran War to cost UK households £2,400 by next yearDiane Abbott: Andy Burnham should know better...
Andy Burnham should know better. A border poll is mandated in the Good Friday Agreement. This is both a multi-party agreement, endorsed by referenda *and* an international treaty lodged at the UN. United Ireland referendum is off the table, Burnham saysDiane Abbott: The amounts allocated to victims...
The amounts allocated to victims of the Grenfell scandal are pitifully low. And the much greater payout to shareholders is a slap in the face. Grenfell cladding firm Arconic paid shareholders £23mn more than compensation for victimsDiane Abbott: All talk of welfare reform is nearly…
All talk of welfare reform is nearly always a smokescreen for cuts. They will do nothing to improve job prospects for young people. Welfare gives young people a cheque but not a plan, says MilburnDiane Abbott: This is exactly as some of us…
This is exactly as some of us have been warning. Trump's war on Iran is going to make us all worse off. The government should be using every effort to bring the war to an end. Typical energy bill will rise by £221 from July due to Iran warDiane Abbott: Many MPs have already supported…
Many MPs have already supported this Early Day Motion. It notes that higher prices and shortages are being caused by Trump's war on Iran and the US blockade. It argues government should be aiming to end the war. If you agree, you can contact your MP.Diane Abbott: There is a reason for this...
There is a reason for this public misconception. Primarily because the leaders of the three largest political parties and most of our media tell them it is a crisis. Voters across all parties believe net migration is soaring despite fact it is fallingDiane Abbott: Lots of complaint about capping...
Lots of complaint about capping food prices. But temporary price contols in an emergency are key to ensuring people can afford the basics of life, as even some opponents admit. Bank of England Governor: Caps on food prices are not sustainableDiane Abbott: The British far right is being backed…
The British far right is being backed by American billionaires and encouraged by leading US politicians. They are promoting hate. JD Vance urges British anti-immigrant campaigners to 'keep on going'Diane Abbott: The US/Israel war on Iran…
The US/Israel war on Iran and Trump's blockade will cost us all. Shortages could be on the way. Prices have already started to rise. And now private sector firms are cutting back. Firms cut investments and hiring in response to Iran war, surveys showDiane Abbott: Any change of leader of the Labour party...
Any change of leader of the Labour party needs to be part of a complete change of direction. It is delusional to believe a political crisis is a personnel issue. Keir Starmer's fate is out of his own handsDiane Abbott: Gains for the right and the far right...
Gains for the right and the far right are frequently followed by an upsurge in racist abuse and attacks. Unfortunately, people's fears are based on experience. Minority groups brace for surge in racism after Reform election gainsDiane Abbott: Higher prices for food…
Higher prices for food, higher energy bills, cancelled flights and shortages, all coming our way because of the Iran War. The US and Israel started it. The government should be working to end it. Four in five Britons expect Iran war will raise food pricesDiane Abbott: Ordinary people are going to be a lot worse…
Ordinary people are going to be a lot worse off because of Trump's bombing Iran and his blocking of the Strait of Hormuz. UK food prices on track to rise by 50% since start of cost of living crisisDiane Abbott: Once again, Tony Blair is wrong…
Once again, Tony Blair is wrong and advocates to make ordinary people worse off. Britain has one of the lowest effective state pension entitlements in the whole of Europe. Tony Blair's thinktank urges scrapping of state pension triple-lockDiane Abbott: The illegal Iran War could have disastrous…
The illegal Iran War could have disastrous consequences for the world. Despite the denials, the British government is aiding Trump in this disastrous war. Iran war could push 45 million people into food insecurity, World Bank warnsDiane Abbott: When a reliable ally turns out to be neither…
When a reliable ally turns out to be neither, it is time for a major reorientation of British foregn policy. Carrying on in the same way is too costly. Trump says he will probably put a big tariff on the UK if it doesn't drop the digital services taxDiane Abbott: Ministers have turns a blind eye…
Ministers have turns a blind eye to Israeli war crimes. Starmer tried to justify them, and the governmenthas authorised all kinds of support, including arms' sales. This is complicity. Foreign Office closes unit monitoring Israeli breaches of the law
17, April
Diane Abbott: It's inconceivable that ministers…
It's inconceivable that ministers didn't know Mandelson failed security vetting. Civil servants wouldn't take such a serious decision without political clearance. The Prime Minister must consider his position.
15, April
Diane Abbott: People who never rely on welfare…
People who never rely on welfare or even most public services, telling us we need to cut them to pay for wars they and their loved ones will never fight. ‘Bizarre’ lack of urgency in putting UK on war footing, says defence review co-author
15, April