‘Spy cops’ filed reports on Diane Abbott’s anti-racism campaigning, inquiry told

Diane Abbott, who has been an MP for 37 years, has criticised the activities of the undercover officers as being racist and unjustified. Photograph: Alberto Pezzali/AP

Undercover police officers compiled numerous secret reports on Diane Abbott while she was campaigning against racism, a public inquiry has heard.

Abbott, who has been an MP for 37 years, has criticised the activities of the undercover officers as being racist and unjustified.