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Obvious Labour leadership wants me out, Diane Abbott tells BBC
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 18 – Diane Abbott is suspended pending investigation for repeated breaches of party discipline over comments on racism, becoming the fifth Labour MP disciplined this week under Sir Keir Starmer.
- Labour MP Diane Abbott lost the party whip on Thursday after repeating controversial comments about racism in an interview released this week on the BBC.
- Her suspension took place during the same week that Sir Keir Starmer disciplined four defiant MPs in response to opposition over proposed changes to welfare policy.
- Abbott, a Labour MP since 1987 and Mother of the House, argued her comments were factually correct and said the leadership appears to want her out of the party.
- Exchequer secretary James Murray denied the claim, stating "it's absolutely not the case" the leadership wants her out and emphasized the party's disciplinary process is ongoing.
- The suspension reflects persistent breaches of discipline amid internal tensions, and a Labour spokesperson said they cannot comment further while the investigation continues.
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