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 7 May 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
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Department Debates
(17 debate contributions)
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(4 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,857 words contributed)
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Hackney North and Stoke Newington Petitions
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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 77,472 signatures (0.40%)
of 143,855 signatures (0.28%)
of 85,850 signatures (0.21%)
of 142,835 signatures (0.20%)
of 143,855 signatures (0.28%)
of 77,472 signatures (0.40%)
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of 104,949 signatures (0.19%)
Latest EDMs signed by Diane Abbott
UK Government recognition of the state of Palestine
Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)That this House notes the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution of 17-20 June 2025; welcomes the Prime Minister’s remarks that Palestinian statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people; reaffirms the position of the House …
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Liberal Democrat: 19
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
National Carers Week 2025 and the Women in the North report
Tabled by: Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)That this House notes that 9 to 15 June 2025 marks Carers Week; recognises the vital contribution made by unpaid carers across the UK; acknowledges the theme for this year’s Carers Week, Caring About Equality, which highlights the inequalities many carers face; further notes the findings of the Women in …
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
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 3 Written Questions
(View all written questions)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