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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Diane_AbbottDiane Abbott - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Diane Julie Abbott (born 27 September 1953) is a British politician and a Member of Parliament (MP) for Hackney North and Stoke Newington since first being elected in 1987. She served in the Shadow Cabinet of Jeremy Corbyn as Shadow Home Secretary from 2016 to 2020 and is an advisor to the Privy Council .

  2. www.independent.co.uk › news › ukDiane Abbott speaks for first time as Mother of the House

    Jul 9, 2024 · Ms Abbott, 70, was first elected in June 1987 – becoming the first black woman elected to the House of Commons. The Labour MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington sat on the front row of the ...

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  4. inews.co.uk › news › politicsWhy Diane Abbott has been named 'Mother of the House', and ...

    Jul 5, 2024 · July 5, 2024 7:42 pm (Updated 8:11 pm) Diane Abbott, who survived moves by the Labour leadership to end her Commons career, has gained the title “Mother of the House”. The honour is awarded to ...

  5. ca.news.yahoo.com › abbott-hailed-trailblazer-sheAbbott hailed as ‘trailblazer’ as she becomes Mother of the House

    Jul 5, 2024 · Diane Abbott has been dubbed a “trailblazer” as she earned the symbolic title Mother of the House. The moniker is given to the woman MP with the longest continuous service. Ms Abbott, 70, was first elected in June 1987 – becoming the first black woman elected to the House of Commons. Huge congratulations to @HackneyAbbott MP, who takes up ...

  6. www.politics.co.uk › parliament › labour-mp-paysLabour MP pays tribute to new Mother of the House Diane ...

    Jul 17, 2024 · Eshalomi, the MP Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, described Abbott as a “fitting replacement” for her predecessor in the role, Harriet Harman. Eshalomi said: “I cannot think of a more fitting replacement, as the Mother of the House, than my good friend, our aunty, the right honourable member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington [Diane Abbott].

  7. ca.news.yahoo.com › diane-abbott-set-mother-houseWatch: Diane Abbott gives 'Mother of the House' speech after ...

    Jul 9, 2024 · Diane Abbott delivered a speech as ‘Mother of the House’ after being re-elected a London MP despite Labour attempts to bar her from standing for the party at the election. After Sir Lindsay Hoyle had been re-elected Speaker, Ms Abbott said: “I would like to congratulate the Speaker elect on his election.

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  9. www.independent.co.uk › news › ukAbbott hailed as ‘trailblazer’ as she becomes Mother of the ...

    Jul 5, 2024 · Diane Abbott has been dubbed a “trailblazer” as she earned the symbolic title Mother of the House. The moniker is given to the woman MP with the longest continuous service. Ms Abbott, 70, was ...