Diane Abbott - Wikipedia
WEBShe served in the Shadow Cabinet of Jeremy Corbyn as Shadow Home Secretary from 2016 to 2020 and is an advisor to the Privy Council. She was the first black woman elected to parliament and is the longest-serving black MP.
Diane Abbott | Biography & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Diane Abbott, British Labour politician who was the first woman of African descent elected (1987) to the House of Commons. She held various other government posts as well, including shadow home secretary (2016–20) for Jeremy Corbyn. Learn more about Abbott’s life and career.
Diane Abbott - The first black woman to be elected to the …
WEBAug 19, 2015 · In 1987 Diane Abbott made history by becoming the first black woman ever elected to the British Parliament. She has since built a distinguished career as a parliamentarian, broadcaster and commentator.
Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance
WEBAug 23, 2024 · Diane Abbott, the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons, has spent over three decades fighting for justice, equality, and the marginalised. Re-elected in 2024 for a historic 10th term as MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, Abbott’s career is a testament to resilience, courage, and her unwavering commitment to …
Diane Abbott | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · Diane Abbott (born 1953) became the first black female elected to British Parliament in 1987, representing the Labour Party in the Hackney North and Stoke Newington districts.
Diane Abbott MP- 33 years as a Titan of British Politics
WEBNov 18, 2020 · Diane Abbott stands to give her maiden speech and make history as the first black woman ever elected into the House of Commons. It’s 1987. There are Tory men shouting and jeering. There are Labour MPs who regret her very presence in the House.
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WEBIn 1987 Diane Abbott made history by becoming the first black woman ever elected to the British Parliament. She has since built a distinguished career as a parliamentarian, broadcaster and commentator.
Diane Abbott, The Authorised Biography: the journey of a Black …
WEBDiane Abbott made history in June 1987 – on the night of Margaret Thatcher’s third consecutive election victory – by becoming the first Black woman elected to Parliament.
The first black woman MP in Britain - BBC
WEBOct 8, 2019 · Diane Abbott was the first black woman elected to the British Parliament. She won her London seat for the Labour Party in 1987. Show more.
Why Diane Abbott has been named 'Mother of the House', and …
WEBJul 5, 2024 · The honour is awarded to the longest-serving female MP. Ms Abbott was first elected 37 years ago, in 1987 – when she became the first black woman Member of Parliament.
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