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Diane Abbott vows to run in general election despite Labour Party ban

Highlights
  • Diane Abbott insists on standing in the general election for her East London constituency.
  • Labour Party bans Abbott from running but she vows to be the candidate 'by any means necessary'.
  • Despite controversy, Abbott remains determined to fight for her position in the upcoming election.
Story

Diane Abbott says she will continue as an MP in east London for as long as she can. This caused a disagreement with Keir Starmer after talks of her retiring from parliament fell through. She got back the Labour whip this week after an investigation about her comments on racism. There was news that she might not be allowed to run for her constituency again, but Starmer denied this. Diane Abbott spoke at a rally in Hackney, saying she might be stopped from running for Labour in the next election. She insisted she would still be the candidate in her area "by any means necessary." She has represented her constituency for over 37 years. There was confusion about whether she could run under the party's name or not. Starmer said no decision had been made to stop her from running. However, Abbott told her supporters that she was shocked to hear she might be banned. She said she would keep fighting and be their MP for as long as possible. Abbott was the UK's first black woman MP and has strong support in her community. Abbott's situation shows a disagreement within the Labour Party. She is determined to keep serving her constituents despite the challenges. Abbott's commitment to her community is clear, and she is ready to face any obstacles to continue representing them.

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