Diane Abbott
Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington
15,080 (36.8%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 11th June 1987
2 APPG Officer Positions (as of 18 Jun 2025)
Afrikan Reparations, Dalits and Adivasis (Tribals)3 APPG Memberships
Immigration Detention, Race and Community, Humanist7 Former APPG Officer Positions
Black Maternal Health, Caribbean, Commercial Sexual Exploitation, Jamaica, Race Equality in Education, Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia, Sickle Cell and ThalassemiaDivision Voting information
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 301 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 315
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 232 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 238
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 306 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 404
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 311 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 318
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 129 Labour Aye votes vs 200 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 127 Labour No votes vs 206 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 298 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 307
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 136 Labour Aye votes vs 163 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 216
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 184 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 256
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 124 Labour Aye votes vs 181 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 254
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 224 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 224
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 114 Labour No votes vs 199 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 209
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 186 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 266
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 113 Labour Aye votes vs 185 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 261
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour Aye votes vs 190 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 269
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour No votes vs 333 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 260
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Labour Aye votes vs 325 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 328
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 276 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 385 Noes - 26
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour No votes vs 333 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 242
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 331 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 334
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 35 Labour Aye votes vs 333 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 130 Noes - 443
Diane Abbott voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Labour No votes vs 330 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 335 Noes - 135
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour Aye votes vs 364 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 370
Diane Abbott voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 356 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 35 Noes - 469
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Department Debates
(19 debate contributions)
(13 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,971 words contributed)
(1,857 words contributed)
(639 words contributed)
(342 words contributed)
Hackney North and Stoke Newington Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 81,293 signatures (0.40%)
of 144,595 signatures (0.28%)
of 104,953 signatures (0.23%)
of 60,513 signatures (0.20%)
of 144,595 signatures (0.28%)
of 81,293 signatures (0.40%)
of 149,078 signatures (0.20%)
of 104,953 signatures (0.23%)
of 3,441 signatures (6.74%)
Latest EDMs signed by Diane Abbott
Peace and sovereignty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)That this House expresses deep concerns about the devastating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the humanitarian crisis that’s caused over 15 million civilian deaths since 1996; notes that Amnesty International and UN experts have reported that the Rwandan-backed M-23 militia is committing war crimes through arbitrary …
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting and action plans
Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)That this House notes with concern that nationally, there is a 6% pay gap between employees from Black, African Caribbean or Black British ethnic groups and their White counterparts; further notes that in London the ethnicity pay gap is the highest in the country at 23.8%; expresses concern that Black, …
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Diane Abbott, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Diane Abbott has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Diane Abbott has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Diane Abbott has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
1 Bill co-sponsored by Diane Abbott
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Fleur Anderson (Lab)
Latest 4 Written Questions
(View all written questions)All children and young people should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter who they are or where they are from. Our work to deliver the Opportunity Mission aims to improve opportunities for all children and young people across the country. High and rising standards in every school are at the heart of this mission and the key to strengthening outcomes and building a better future for all children no matter their background.
That means an excellent teacher for every child, a high quality curriculum, strong accountability with faster school improvement and an inclusive system which removes the barriers to learning.
We are tackling inequalities in the system head-on through our plan for change by rolling out free breakfast clubs in every state-funded primary school, improving mental health support and delivering a rich, broad, inclusive and innovative curriculum that readies young people for life and work, and reflects the diversities of our society.
Minister of State (Education)
We have considered the report. The Government has been clear since day one that International Humanitarian Law (IHL) must be upheld, and civilians protected. The UK supports Israel’s right to self-defence, but it must do this in accordance with international humanitarian law. The death and destruction in Gaza is intolerable. Too many civilians have been killed and we need to prevent further bloodshed now. What is urgently needed is an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, the upholding of international law, protection of civilians including a rapid increase in aid getting into Gaza, and a pathway to a two-state solution.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
In February this year, the Prime Minister announced that NATO qualifying defence spending will increase to 2.5% GDP by 2027-28. It will be fully funded by reducing Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% GNI by the same year. Further details of cash terms savings from reducing ODA can be found in the Spring Statement 2025 document here:
CP1298 – Spring Statement 2025
Individual departmental budgets will be confirmed at the conclusion of the spending review on 11 June.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
In February this year, the Prime Minister announced that NATO qualifying defence spending will increase to 2.5% GDP by 2027-28. It will be fully funded by reducing Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% GNI by the same year. Further details of cash terms savings from reducing ODA can be found in the Spring Statement 2025 document here:
CP1298 – Spring Statement 2025
Individual departmental budgets will be confirmed at the conclusion of the spending review on 11 June.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury