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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Eleni Courea Political correspondent

Diane Abbott accuses Labour of ‘leftwing cull’ after two colleagues barred from standing

Diane Abbott addressing supporters on the steps of Hackney town hall
Diane Abbott addressing supporters on the steps of Hackney town hall on Wednesday. Photograph: Guy Smallman/Getty Images

Diane Abbott has accused Labour of carrying out a “cull of leftwingers” after she and others were blocked or dissuaded from standing for the party.

The veteran Labour MP vowed on Wednesday to stay on for “as long as it is possible” after a deal for her to retire from parliament broke down.

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