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= Key Development Thursday 16th May
12:44 Diane Abbott: Labour and Miliband will improve On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | Daily Politics, BBC Two
Diane Abbott insisted Labour and Ed Miliband did not need to worry about their poor performance in the polls. “We forget history; I don’t think Cameron was cutting through so well at this point in his leadership.” She rejected poll re... Continue to article
= Key Development Friday 10th May
16:57 In Brief Events

16:57 | Events | PoliticsHome
Business secretary Vince Cable speaks at the British American Business Council transatlantic conference in Birmingham (20.00) Education secretary Michael Gove delivers the Centre for Policy Studies Keith Joseph memorial lecture in London... Continue to article
= Key Development Thursday 9th May
11:40 Diane Abbott: Reorganisation of NHS causing deterioration in frontline services On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | BBC News
Diane Abbott said wasting money on the reorganisation of the NHS was causing a deterioration in frontline services. "The problem is that this Government is spending billions on an unneeded reorganisation when that money could have been p... Continue to article
= Key Development Monday 22nd April
15:50 Diane Abbott: Macpherson inquiry a revelatory moment On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | BBC News
Diane Abbott MP praised Doreen Lawrence for her persistence in pressing for measures to tackle institutional racism: “Doreen Lawrence has been incredible. This happened under…it was a Conservative government, they refused an inquiry. She... Continue to article
= Key Development Sunday 21st April
11:33 Diane Abbott: Labour risks a downward spiral on anti-immigration rhetoric On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | Murnaghan, Sky News
Diane Abbott said Labour risked creating a "downward spiral" of anti-immigration rhetoric by participating in "dog whistle politics" about foreigners. "There’s been huge progress. My parents came here in the 60s and you see black and Asi... Continue to article
= Key Development Wednesday 17th April
07:04 Diane Abbott: Public doesn't understand cost of Thatcher funeral On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | Today, BBC Radio 4
Diane Abbott said the public did not understand the cost of Baroness Thatcher’s funeral. “I think it’s important that somebody speaks up about the cost actually, £10m when you’re cutting disabled people’s benefits, I don’t think the publ... Continue to article
= Key Development Tuesday 9th April
15:24 Diane Abbott: Celebrations of Lady Thatcher's death are inappropriate On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | BBC News
Diane Abbott condemned those people celebrating the death of Lady Thatcher. "I think celebrating the death of anyone’s mother is completely inappropriate. There has to come a time when we can properly assess her legacy but the day after ... Continue to article
= Key Development Friday 5th April
20:35 Diane Abbott: Osborne's welfare rhetoric divisive and stigmatising On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | Any Questions, BBC Radio 4
Diane Abbott accused the Government of “stigmatising and divisive rhetoric” after the Chancellor made comments questioning the link between the welfare state and Mick Philpott's crimes. “He wasn’t a monster because he was on benefits... ... Continue to article
= Key Development Tuesday 12th March
00:01 Labour statement: Labour: Government salt announcement a ‘delayed, chaotic, smoke and mirrors masquerade’ - Abbott Press Release

00:01| Press Release | Labour
Labour press release Diane Abbott welcomes action to reduce salt consumption, following Labour’s call for action, but calls the government’s strategy a ‘delayed, chaotic, smoke and mirrors masquerade’. Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s shadow... Continue to article
= Key Development Sunday 3rd March
10:38 Diane Abbott: Danger for Labour if Eastleigh result leads to move to the right On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | Murnaghan, Sky News
Diane Abbott says she is concerned about a political move to the right following the Eastleigh by-election. “The danger of Eastleigh for us, is that it’ll drag us to the right on issues like immigration, that‘s my view. There is no route... Continue to article
= Key Development Friday 1st March
16:06 Diane Abbott: Labour not worried by Eastleigh result On air

On Air | Diane Abbott MP | Shadow public health minister | BBC News
Diane Abbott claimed that Labour was not disappointed by the result in Eastleigh, and said that the Conservatives should be worried about UKIP’s success. “We had a great candidate, we worked hard, but we never expected to win Eastleigh, ... Continue to article
= Key Development Tuesday 26th February
12:08 'NHS a national service, not international service' - Hunt House of Commons

'NHS a national service, not international service' - Hunt
The Government will be announcing measures to prevent immigrants benefiting from free healthcare, Jeremy Hunt hinted today. The Health Secretary insisted ministers would be taking “profound steps” on the issue, and criticised the fact th... Continue to article
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Stories involving Diane Abbott

25/09/2010
Ed Miliband wins

Ed Miliband has won the Labour leadership by 1.3% after a close competition with his brother David. Speaking after Ed's win, David Miliband said "this is Ed's day" and his younger brother said "my relationship with David is excellent and it will remain excellent". The new Labour leader stressed he would "unify" the party and said that "today a new generation has taken charge of Labour". His appointment has already been criticised by Conservative Party Chairman Baroness Warsi, who said it seemed like a “great leap backwards” for the Labour party and “Ed Miliband owes his position to the votes of the unions”.

27/09/2010
Shadow cabinet speculation grows

Ed Balls, his wife Yvette Cooper and deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman will have a special interest in whether David Miliband will join the shadow cabinet, as all three are being linked to the shadow chancellor role. Ed Miliband's campaign manager Sadiq Khan is being tipped for shadow home secretary.

29/09/2010
Diane Abbott to stand for shadow cabinet

Diane Abbott to stand for shadow cabinet

Fifth placed Labour leadership candidate Diane Abbott has confirmed she will put her name forward for a shadow cabinet role. Yesterday, she urged the party to "pull together" for new leader, Ed Miliband.

26/09/2010
Ed Miliband reaches out

The FT reports that Ed Miliband has offered the shadow chancellor job to older brother David, despite their differing views on tackling the deficit, but spokespeople for the new leader have dismissed the reports as "speculative froth". In his first full day as Labour leader, Mr Miliband faced criticism from both the Conservatives and the Lib Dems. In an interview for the Andrew Marr show he rejected claims that he is a union stooge, saying that he was "his own man". He dismissed the 'Red Ed' label as "tiresome and rubbish". David Miliband has remained tight-lipped on his future in the shadow cabinet.

28/09/2010
Abbott: I will stand

Former Labour leadership candidate Diane Abbot has confirmed that she will stand for shadow cabinet in her address to Labour party conference in Manchester. Ms Abbott thanked the party for supporting a "genuinely inclusive" leadership campaign.

29/05/2010
Abbott launches leader bid

Diane Abbott has officially launched her campaign for the leadership of the Labour party. Speaking in her Hackney constituency, she promised to fight spending cuts to the public sector.