Diane Abbott

How Diane Abbott may win the Labour leadership
By James Macintyre - 15 June 17:06

Don’t laugh. My source is serious.

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What impact will Abbott’s presence have on the contest?
By George Eaton - 09 June 14:45

Diane Abbott will ensure that a left-wing critique of New Labour is heard.

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Exclusive: Diane Abbott has made it on to the ballot
By James Macintyre - 09 June 13:07

UPDATE: Straw last MP to sign +++ Historic moment as Labour’s big guns come together to broaden fiel

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McDonnell pulls out of Labour leadership race
By George Eaton - 09 June 10:42

John McDonnell stands aside to give Diane Abbott a fighting chance of making the ballot.

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Labour leadership: where will the final nominations go?
By George Eaton - 09 June 10:27

Burnham certain to make the ballot but the left remains hopelessly divided.

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Mind your language, but don’t duck the issues
By Richard Darlington - 08 June 12:06

The candidates need to show leadership by saying what they would do differently.

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Why John McDonnell should stand aside for Diane Abbott
By George Eaton - 08 June 11:30

It is Abbott who has the greater potential support.

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Ed Balls progresses in Labour leadership race
By George Eaton - 28 May 14:33

Former schools secretary just one vote away from making it on to the ballot paper.

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David Miliband steams ahead in nominations race
By George Eaton - 26 May 13:58

Odds-on favourite takes the lead with 48 nominations.

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Why David Lammy owed Diane Abbott a big favour
By George Eaton - 24 May 16:17

Without Abbott’s support he may never have become an MP.

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