Diane Abbott
Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington
15,080 (36.8%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 11th June 1987
1 APPG membership (as of 28 Mar 2025)
Afrikan Reparations7 Former APPG memberships
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
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
(11 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
(3 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,465 words contributed)
(703 words contributed)
(342 words contributed)
(108 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 125,009 signatures (0.48%)
of 73,510 signatures (0.40%)
of 67,940 signatures (0.31%)
of 142,770 signatures (0.28%)
of 102,172 signatures (0.19%)
of 125,009 signatures (0.48%)
of 142,770 signatures (0.28%)
of 73,510 signatures (0.40%)
of 136,649 signatures (0.18%)
Latest EDMs signed by Diane Abbott
Lesbian Visibility Week 2025
Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)That this House notes Lesbian Visibility Week (LVW) this year started on 22 April 2025; further notes that the theme for the week was celebrating rainbow families focusing on LGBTQ+ women and recognising the importance of all family structures; congratulates all those who organised events under the LVW banner; welcomes …
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Independent: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Second state visit by Donald Trump
Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)That this House notes the record of US President Donald Trump, including his misogynism, racism and xenophobia; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; further notes several problematic diplomatic developments since the invite for a second state visit was issued; also notes concerns on his comments about the …
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Green Party: 2
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 1 Written Question
(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)