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Diane Abbott should be allowed to stand for Labour, says Angela Rayner

Exclusive: Deputy leader says Abbott has not been treated fairly by some and confirms she has not been barred from running

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Diane Abbott has not been treated “fairly or appropriately” by some Labour colleagues and should be allowed to stand again for the party at the election if she wishes to do so, Angela Rayner has said.

Labour’s deputy leader confirmed the veteran MP had not been barred from running again despite reports to the contrary and that she “doesn’t see any reason” why Abbott could not do so now the party whip had been restored.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Exclusive: Deputy leader says Abbott has not been treated fairly by some and confirms she has not been barred from runningUK politics live – latest updatesDiane Abbott has not been treated “fairly or appropriately” by some Labour colleagues and should be allowed to stand again for the party at the election if she wishes to do so, Angela Rayner has said.Labour’s deputy leader confirmed the veteran MP had not been barred from running again despite reports to the contrary and that she “doesn’t see any reason” why Abbott could not do so now the party whip had been restored. Continue reading…