Neil Wigglesworth (He/Him) 💙

ALT A letter to Keir Starmer MP: RE: Diane Abbott MP We are writing to you as the general secretaries of several of the Labour Party affiliated trade unions, together representing the voices of hundreds of thousands of members. Since the general election has been called, we are requesting an update regarding Diane Abbott’s position in the party. For over thirty years - since becoming the first Black woman ever elected to Parliament - Diane has stood in every election as a Labour Party candidate. We believe that the whip should be restored to Diane and that she should be confirmed as the candidate at the general election for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, where she has represented for so long. We look forward to your swift response. Thank you. Yours sincerely,Mick Whelan, general secretary ASLEF Maryam Eslamdoust, general secretary TSSA Sharon Graham, general secretary Unite Chris Kitchen, general secretary NUM Dave Ward, general secretary CWU Matt Wrack, general secretary FBU