Cross-party support as Hackney Mayor and councillors join anti-racist solidarity rally
Labour, Green and independent representatives attend Hackney Stand Up To Racism event
Labour, Green and independent representatives attend Hackney Stand Up To Racism event
Borough ranks in the top three in London for exclusions
Both incumbent MPs will continue on with strong majorities of over 14,000
Diane Abbott holds the seat for Labour with a resounding win
Abbott says she is banned from standing in the general election, but the party says no decision has been taken
Campaigner Lucie Scott accuses Labour leader of ‘deliberately keeping Abbott in suspense’
The MP was in good spirits at a rally on Hackney Downs, despite organiser’s ‘disappointment’ at turnout
Diane Abbott MP joined demonstrators outside Hackney Town Hall last night
Hundreds of people turned out last night following the racist abuse suffered by the long-serving MP
Flood of public support for Hackney North MP, who was later forced to cancel an appearance at a protest over safety fears
Local MP Diane Abbott said there are ‘other ways to save money’ at a protest attended by families and unions
Committee refuses to hear deputation because of concerns about ‘community cohesion’
‘I have unfortunately been forced to reach the conclusion that I will not get a fair hearing’
But the Conservative Party is in no position to take the moral high ground, says Sasha Simic
Abbott apologises for comments suggesting Jewish, Irish and Traveller people have not suffered racism ‘all their lives’