Diane Abbott wrong to say Russian threat made up by Nato, minister says

Diane Abbott had claimed the Russian threat to Europe had been made up by Nato (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Wire)

Labour MP Diane Abbott was wrong to say the threat from Russia has been made up by Nato, a minister has said.

Anna Turley criticised the veteran Labour MP’s comments, made on social media on Wednesday, and said the Government stands “wholeheartedly behind Ukraine”.