The Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, is facing significant backlash over its treatment of Diane Abbott. Prominent figures, including Jeremy Corbyn and Lenny Henry, have criticized the party's handling of Abbott's investigation, labeling it as 'disgraceful' and 'disrespectful.' This controversy has sparked accusations of an anti-black purge within the party, with critics arguing that the Labour Party is ostracizing minority voices. Black British actors, authors, and broadcasters have urged Labour to rectify its actions or risk losing the support of its most loyal supporters. Additionally, the treatment of Faiza Shaheen and other banned candidates has intensified accusations against Starmer, who is accused of orchestrating a left-wing 'purge.'
Opinion: By shunning Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer's Labour has doubled down on its anti-black purge, ostracising minority voices in the process, writes Richard Sudan (@richardsudan) https://t.co/prUeuohArS
By shunning Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer's Labour has doubled down on its anti-black purge, ostracising minority voices in the process, writes @richardsudan ⬇ https://t.co/prUeuohArS
If Labour can do this to Diane Abbott in opposition, what might they do in power, asks Richard Sudan (@richardsudan) Opinion: Labour's handling of Diane Abbott seals Starmer's black betrayal https://t.co/prUeuohArS
My column on the Diane Abbott and the Starmer purges https://t.co/ZxjONCFyFf
"Labour may win a first term, but they may have now lost the support they need for a second" ✍🏽 @richardsudan Opinion: Labour's handling of Diane Abbott seals Starmer's black betrayal https://t.co/prUeuohArS
By shunning Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer's Labour has doubled down on its anti-black purge, ostracising minority voices in the process, writes Richard Sudan (@richardsudan) Labour's handling of Diane Abbott seals Starmer's black betrayal https://t.co/prUeuohArS
.@AliFortescue: 'Has Diane Abbott been badly treated?' @FisherAndrew79: 'Horrifically. It's been a complete mess, they [Labour] have lied through their teeth. People like Lenny Henry have backed Abbott, saying how appalled they are' #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii https://t.co/vJxGmigjHw
Opinion: By shunning Diane Abbott, Keir Starmer's Labour has doubled down on its anti-black purge, ostracising minority votes and voices in the process, writes @richardsudan https://t.co/prUeuohArS
Labour’s disgraceful treatment of Diane Abbott and Faiza Shaheen sends a very clear message to Black and Asian voters — give us your votes and know your place, or face humiliation. Penned some thoughts for @tribunemagazine https://t.co/YRcqNI6oEv
Leading Black figures criticise Labour’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Diane Abbott https://t.co/xuJ234pYdK
All of Labour’s banned candidates as Starmer accused of left-wing ‘purge’ Diane Abbott, whose political future remains uncertain, has claimed that left-wingers are facing an 'appalling' cull @Euanobm reports https://t.co/CjYYUwGY3g
Labour’s handling of Diane Abbott’s investigation has triggered widespread upset… Black British actors, authors & broadcasters urge Labour to “rectify & reverse” the “disrespectful” treatment of Abbott or risk losing the party’s most loyal supporters https://t.co/pefv6GuiCQ
“Diane Abbott has been treated disgracefully by the Labour party,” says Jeremy Corbyn https://t.co/ale5P77Had