Britain’s first black woman MP was suspended from the party last year over comments she made about Jewish people not facing racism, and rumours had been circling she might not be allowed to stand for Labour at the upcoming election.
Diane Abbott has had the Labour whip restored after an investigation into her conduct, UAE Breaking News understands.
The first black woman to be elected to parliament, Ms Abbott was suspended from the party last year after writing a letter in The Guardian suggesting Jewish people do not face racism, and that instead they suffer prejudice similar to “redheads”.
She apologised immediately after publication but continued to sit as an independent for over a year whilst the investigation took place.
UAE Breaking News learned this morning that the leadership had been returned to her, meaning the experienced MP can stand for the party again in her Hackney North constituency.
Ms Abbott has been a Labour MP since 1987 and made history as the first black woman to sit in the House of Commons.
She is a stalwart of the party’s left wing and a close ally of former leader Jeremy Corbyn, having served as his shadow home secretary during his tenure.
Her suspension, in April last year, was welcomed by MPs and groups representing the Jewish community.
But the longer the investigation into her actions dragged on, the more questions arose about what the intention behind the suspension was.