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International campaigning organisation ‘stands in solidarity’ with Diane Abbott following Labour suspension
Diane Abbott speaking during a Stand Up to Racism taking the knee event outside Downing Street in London. Picture date: Saturday July 17, 2021.

AN international campaigning organisation “stands in solidarity” with left-wing MP Diane Abbott following her suspension from the Labour Party.

Caribbean Labour Solidarity said that the Hackney North and Stoke Newington MP “has a record second to none in publicly opposing racism, anti-semitism and xenophobia.”

In a statement, the group said: “We have stood beside her on demonstrations against racism and in defence of immigrant workers. 

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