Diane Abbott accuses Labour of ‘leftwing cull’ after two fellow MPs barred from standing

Faiza Shaheen deselected and Lloyd Russell-Moyle suspended, as Abbott vows to stay on for ‘as long as it is possible’

Diane Abbott has accused Labour of carrying out a “cull of leftwingers” after she and others were blocked or dissuaded from standing for the party.

The veteran Labour MP vowed on Wednesday to stay on for “as long as it is possible” after a deal for her to retire from parliament broke down.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Faiza Shaheen deselected and Lloyd Russell-Moyle suspended, as Abbott vows to stay on for ‘as long as it is possible’UK politics live – latest updatesDiane Abbott has accused Labour of carrying out a “cull of leftwingers” after she and others were blocked or dissuaded from standing for the party.The veteran Labour MP vowed on Wednesday to stay on for “as long as it is possible” after a deal for her to retire from parliament broke down. Continue reading…