What's happened
Diane Abbott accuses Labour Party of conducting a fraudulent investigation into her comments on racism, claiming that the party's whips office is no longer involved and there has been no proper process undertaken since her suspension.
Why it matters
The accusations made by Diane Abbott against the Labour Party are significant as they highlight internal divisions within the party and raise questions about the fairness and transparency of the investigation process. This story is relevant to those interested in UK politics and the Labour Party's handling of allegations of racism.
What the papers say
The Independent says that Diane Abbott has launched a stinging attack on Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party, accusing them of conducting a fraudulent investigation into her comments on racism. The Guardian reports that Abbott has accused Labour of leading a fraudulent investigation and claims that the party's whips office is no longer conducting a formal investigation. BBC News states that Abbott has branded the Labour Party investigation into her comments as fraudulent and claims that no proper process has been undertaken since her suspension. The Independent also reports on Abbott's accusations against the Labour Party, highlighting her belief that she will not get a fair hearing from the current Labour leadership.
How we got here
Diane Abbott was suspended as a Labour MP in April after suggesting that Jewish, Irish, and Traveller people were not subject to racism 'all their lives'. She later apologized and withdrew her remarks. The Labour Party introduced an independent complaints process to investigate cases, but Abbott claims that no proper process has been undertaken in the four months since her suspension.
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