Veteran left-winger Diane Abbott has confirmed she will stand as Labour’s candidate for Hackney North & Stoke Newington in the upcoming general election, following a contentious dispute with the party leadership.
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In a post on X, Abbott announced, “I intend to run and to win as Labour’s candidate.” Her declaration comes after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer stated on Friday that Abbott was “free to go forward as a Labour candidate,” putting an end to days of uncertainty regarding her political future.