The former shadow home secretary has opened up about the "frightening" abuse she says she frequently receives on social media - and has to report to police.

Diane Abbott speaks candidly about 'frightening' online abuse she receives

Transport for London introduced an alcohol ban on all public transport in the capital in 2008.

Diane Abbott apologises after drinking mojito on TfL train

The Good Morning Britain presenter asked the shadow home secretary eight times whether Labour wants to deport illegal immigrants.

Diane Abbott clashes with Piers Morgan over immigration

Diane Abbott said Labour's position is to have 'less bureaucracy' in order to allow easy movement for EU migrants.

Abbott: Public sector at risk if EU migration collapses

Diane Abbott has told of the vile racist and sexist abuse she receives, saying she is daily branded a "n*****" online

Diane Abbott reveals racist threats as MPs debate abuse

The Labour MP expects the death toll in the Grenfell fire to be well above 79 and blames the disaster on Tory attitudes to social housing.

Diane Abbott: 'Hundreds died' in Grenfell Tower

Labour MP says her Type 2 Diabetes was 'out of control' during the election but ahe is now 'ready to get back to work'.

Diane Abbott reveals diabetes struggle during election

The Shadow Home secretary said she would be unable to attend due to illness amid claims she has become a liability for bungling interviews.

Diane Abbott pulls out of election debate

The shadow home secretary, 63, said she worked in the Home Office for nearly three years when she was a trainee. 

Diane Abbott on her views on the IRA

Theresa May will claim Labour has "deserted" the "proud and patriotic working class people" as she campaigns in the north east of England.

May: Labour has 'deserted' the working class

The Shadow Home Secretary is again accused of failing to keep on top of facts and figures after understating losses in local elections.

Diane Abbott hugely underestimates Labour losses

Diane Abbott dismissed the idea of the Labour leader standing down even if the party loses both seats in the upcoming by-elections.

Abbott: Corbyn will stay even if we lose by-elections

The Brexit Secretary texted a friend denying he leaned in to embrace Diane Abbott, saying he was 'not blind'.

David Davis 'sexist and patronising' over Diane Abbott

Labour MP dodged questions over why she missed Brexit Bill vote in the Commons - by driving away from waiting reporters outside her home.

MP Abbott dodges questions after missed Brexit Bill vote

Portraits of MPs have cost the taxpayer around £250,000, a Freedom of Information request has revealed.


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