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MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension

MP Diane Abbott readmitted into Labour Party after suspension
BBC Politics Thursday 30 July 2026, 20:54 UTC 1 min read
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The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".

The long-serving MP apologises for past comments and says she has been issued with a "formal warning".
Diane Abbott (PERSON) Labour Party (ORG)
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