Independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington
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Diane Abbott is listed as an independent MP because their party (Labour) suspended them from the parliamentary party ("removed the whip").
The whip can be removed for various reasons, including voting against the party on key issues, breaches of party rules, or other disciplinary matters.
Read more about the circumstances Diane Abbott had the whip removed.
Diane Abbott represents the people who live in Hackney North and Stoke Newington, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.
MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.
Independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington
Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election
Party was Labour until 22 Apr 2023; Independent until 27 May 2024; Labour until 17 Jul 2025
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