Critical Quotes by Diane Abbott

It is time Britain put its trust back into the Labour Party. I believe I am the candidate that can make this happen precisely…

— Diane Abbott

I believe every abortion is a tragedy.

— Diane Abbott

The honest truth is that if this government were to propose the massacre of the first-born, it would still have no difficulty in getting…

— Diane Abbott

I was a postman one Christmas and I developed a morbid fear of dogs.

— Diane Abbott

Let's talk about the real issues of crime which people are worried about. What people are worried about is the rise in violent crime.…

— Diane Abbott

I wanted my marriage to work, but it didn't.

— Diane Abbott

Mental health is often missing from public health debates even though it's critical to wellbeing.

— Diane Abbott

White people love playing 'divide & rule'. We should not play their game.

— Diane Abbott

In politics, the people I most despise are those who have no values.

— Diane Abbott

I want a Labour Party that is more democratic, more open and listens to its members.

— Diane Abbott

Tackling childhood obesity is key.

— Diane Abbott

I don't think you can have pain and soul-searching doing the right thing for your child.

— Diane Abbott