Vote 2024: Starmer denies blocking left-wing candidates from standing for Labour

Ms Abbott - Britain's first black female MP - claimed yesterday she had been barred from standing in her Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency. Two other Labour members considered to be on the left of the party have also been barred from standing.

Thursday 30 May 2024 10:43, UK

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says no decision has been taken yet on whether Diane Abbott will be allowed to stand as a Labour candidate in the upcoming general election.
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