Labour “angry” over Diane Abbott debacle | Election 2024 | the New Statesman podcast

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Keir Starmer faced anger from Labour MPs for his treatment of Diane Abbott. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Abbott has had the whip restored after a year-long investigation into claims of antisemitism – but told journalists she has been barred from standing as a Labour MP in the next election. Keir Starmer has said no decision has been taken to bar Abbott from standing for Labour. Confusion over Abbott’s standing within the Labour party has threatened to overshadow today’s Labour policy pledge to clear the NHS waiting list backlog within five years. Meanwhile a record number of incumbent MPs have announced they will not be standing in the general election. What impact will this have at the ballot box? Hannah Barnes is joined by Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss day’s political news on the New Statesman podcast. -- The UK general election will take place on July 4, 2024 - and the New Statesman will be with you every step of the way. Our journalists including Hannah Barnes, Andrew Marr, Rachel Cunliffe, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker will bring you analysis of the Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem, SNP, Green and Reform election campaigns as well as the best polling analysis and reaction from around the UK. The 2024 election will be the biggest shake-up of UK politics in years. Subscribe to the New Statesman on YouTube to stay informed. Watch all the latest episodes of the New Statesman podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSfumUEfFlcKkWutY2eMoOSOXIikSxOil -- The New Statesman brings you unrivalled analysis of of the latest UK and international politics. On our YouTube channel you’ll find insight on the top news and global current affairs stories, as well as insightful interviews with politicians, advisers and leading political thinkers, to help you understand the political and economic forces shaping the world. With regular contributions from our writers including Political Editor Andrew Marr and Anoosh Chakelian - host of the New Statesman podcast - we’ll help you understand the world of politics and global affairs from Westminster to Washington and beyond. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1 Sign up to Morning Call, the daily UK politics newsletter from the New Statesman: https://morningcall.substack.com Subscribe to the New Statesman from just £1 per week: https://www.newstatesman.com/podcastoffer