Angela Rayner ‘disappointed’ by Diane Abbott’s latest comments on racism
by Pippa Crerar and Eleni Courea from on (#6YPZ0)
Deputy PM says Abbott's defence of comments that led to her suspension is real challenge' for Labour party
Angela Rayner has said she is disappointed that Diane Abbott had defended comments on racism that led to her year-long suspension from Labour, as the party said it was looking incredibly seriously" at the latest remarks.
The deputy prime minister, who last year paved the way for the veteran Labour politician to be allowed to stand for the party again at the election, told the Guardian the comments represented a real challenge" for the party.
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