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Spiteful misogynistic bullying of Diane Abbott and left-wing staff laid out in internal party report
The absolutely relentless character assassination of Diane Abbott from all sides sends the strongest message possible that ‘if you have the gall to be a passionate, high-achieving black woman in this country, we will go to the furthest lengths possible to destroy you,’ according to Hackney Council cabinet member Jon Burke

SENIOR Labour HQ staff were accused of misogyny and racism today after spiteful comments about their left-wing colleagues and female MPs were exposed in a leaked internal report.

In a WhatsApp group, they mocked Hackney North MP Diane Abbott for crying in the toilets.

Fiona Stanton, then a senior regional director, suggested telling journalist Michael Crick of Ms Abbott’s whereabouts before then executive director for elections Patrick Heneghan replied: “Already have.”

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