Diane Abbott suspended as Labour MP pending investigation
Former shadow home secretary barred from standing for Labour at general election
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Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote. The former shadow home secretary was suspended in December 2023 after she was accused of making racist comments.
Abbott has denied the allegations and has said she will cooperate with the investigation. She has also said that she is "determined to clear her name".
The investigation is being conducted by the Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC). The NEC is the party's governing body and is responsible for disciplinary matters.
The investigation is expected to take several months and it is unclear at this stage what the outcome will be. However, if Abbott is found to have breached the party's code of conduct, she could be expelled from the Labour Party.
Abbott has been a Labour MP since 1987. She is one of the party's most senior female MPs and is a prominent figure in the party's left-wing.
The suspension of Abbott is a significant development in the Labour Party. It is a sign of the party's determination to tackle racism and other forms of discrimination.
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