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Labour has restored the whip to the previously suspended MP Diane Abbott, and faces fresh pressure to let her stand under the Labour banner at the general election.

MP confirms she has been given back Labour whip but will not be allowed to stand as party’s candidate

Diane Abbott, who has been MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since 1987, spoke out to clarify the situation as Keir Starmer faces a major backlash.

The veteran MP was suspended in April 2023 over comments she made on racism.

Diane Abbott - the first Black woman elected to Parliament - said she had been banned from standing under the Labour banner in July after having the whip restored less than 24 hours ago

General election 2024 latest news: Starmer faces backlash as veteran MP Diane Abbott confirms that she has been banned from standing for Labour at the election.

The veteran Labour MP had the party whip restored on Tuesday, but will not be able to stand for it on 4 July, she told the BBC

The veteran MP was suspended in April 2023 over comments she made on racism.

Diane Abbott, Britain's longest-serving Black MP, has not been 'barred' from standing as a Labour candidate in the General Election.

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted Diane Abbott is not banned from standing for Labour in the General Election as six trade unions urged him to let her run.