diane abbott

The Waugh Zone Friday July 26, 2019

The five things you need to know about politics today
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There's Something About Strong Black Women In Politics That Racists Find Triggering

Trump shows we are only ever a small step away from going from electing a black president, to crowds baying to send an American 'back' because she happens to be black, Diane Abbott writes.
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Diane Abbott Warns Corbyn Faces Leadership Challenge Over Anti-Semitism 'Onslaught'

Shadow home secretary says critics of the Labour leader are exploiting “vulnerability” over anti-Semitism to try and oust him.
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Laura Pidcock Aide Calls It 'Really Unfair' Journalist Asked Labour Minister About Anti-Semitism

Ben Sellers says Sky News promised to focus on Durham miners' gala despite crisis engulfing party.
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'It's A Double Standard': Do We Treat White People Differently Over Drugs?

For many black people, the debate around Tory leadership contenders' confessions has felt mired in privilege and hypocrisy.
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Brexiteer Accused Of Racism For Saying Remain Activist 'Looked Like Diane Abbott

Femi Oluwole said the remark suggests all black people look the same.
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Jess Phillips Just Gave Diane Abbott The Perfect Analogy On Labour And Brexit

"I want to be a size 10 but I keep eating cake. You don’t just get what you want."
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Diane Abbott Apologises For Swigging A Mojito On A Train – But Social Media Applauds Her For Being Human

This wasn’t just a mojito … it was an M&S mojito
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Diane Abbott Accused Of Trying To 'Minimise' Rape Claims Against Julian Assange

"Shame on you... he's no hero."
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Jeremy Corbyn Calls For Government To Oppose Julian Assange's Extradition To The US

It comes after Diane Abbott defended the Wikileaks co-founder.
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