Diane Abbott Portrait

Diane Abbott

Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington

15,080 (36.8%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 11th June 1987


Home Affairs Committee
11th May 2020 - 30th May 2024
Justice Committee
5th Jan 2022 - 29th Nov 2022
Shadow Home Secretary
6th Oct 2016 - 5th Apr 2020
Scottish Rural Affairs Committee
21st Jan 2020 - 29th Feb 2020
Women and Equalities Committee
8th Jan 2020 - 9th Jan 2020
Committee on Privileges
1st Jan 2018 - 1st Jul 2018
Shadow Secretary of State for Health
27th Jun 2016 - 6th Oct 2016
Shadow Secretary of State for International Development
14th Sep 2015 - 27th Jun 2016
Shadow Minister (Public Health)
8th Oct 2010 - 7th Oct 2013
Foreign Affairs Committee
16th Jul 1997 - 11th May 2001
Foreign Affairs: Entry Clearance Sub-Committee
25th Nov 1997 - 19th Nov 1998
Treasury Committee
15th Nov 1995 - 21st Mar 1997
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1st Jan 1994 - 1st Jan 1997
Treasury & Civil Service Sub-Committee
17th May 1989 - 8th Nov 1995
Treasury & Civil Service
15th May 1989 - 8th Nov 1995


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Diane Abbott has voted in 136 divisions, and 20 times against the majority of their Party.

29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
18 Mar 2025 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
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
29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context
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
12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
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
12 May 2025 - Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
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
16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
16 May 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
9 Jun 2025 - Planning and Infrastructure Bill - View Vote Context
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
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
13 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
20 Jun 2025 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
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
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context
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
1 Jul 2025 - Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill - View Vote Context
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
2 Jul 2025 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
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
View All Diane Abbott Division Votes

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.

Sparring Partners
Keir Starmer (Labour)
Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury
(6 debate interactions)
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker)
(3 debate interactions)
Yvette Cooper (Labour)
Home Secretary
(3 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(19 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(13 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(4 debate contributions)
Home Office
(4 debate contributions)
View All Department Debates
View all Diane Abbott's debates

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).

Diane Abbott has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Diane Abbott

14th May 2025
Diane Abbott signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd July 2025

Import of goods from Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Tabled by: Ellie Chowns (Green Party - North Herefordshire)
That this House notes that the International Court of Justice has called for all states to abstain from entering into economic or trade dealings with Israel concerning the Occupied Palestinian Territory or parts thereof which may entrench its unlawful presence in the territory and to take steps to prevent trade …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
1st May 2025
Diane Abbott signed this EDM on Monday 30th June 2025

Climate and Nature Bill

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House declared an environment and climate change emergency on 1 May 2019, recognising the urgent need for action; notes that the Second Reading debate of the Climate and Nature Bill was adjourned, but not concluded, on 24 January 2025; further notes that the Secretary of State for Environment, …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 55
Labour: 19
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
View All Diane Abbott's signed Early Day Motions

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)
Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
10th Jun 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure equality of opportunity for black school students.

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.

Catherine McKinnell
Minister of State (Education)
18th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the United Nations Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, published on 10 October 2024.

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.

Hamish Falconer
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
2nd Jun 2025
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much funding has been transferred from the international aid to the defence budget in cash terms.

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.

Darren Jones
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
2nd Jun 2025
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much funding has been transferred from the aid budget to the defence budget.

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.

Darren Jones
Chief Secretary to the Treasury