Labour MP Diane Abbott has had the party whip restored after a long-running row over her remarks on racism, as Labour also readmits Joani Reid following a separate China espionage controversy. The decision closes two sensitive party rows that had put both MPs under intense scrutiny.
Abbott had been suspended over comments about racism, while Reid stepped back after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Labour confirmed both women would be readmitted to the parliamentary party.
