Diane Abbott, who has been a Labour lawmaker since 1987, is free to stand as a Labour candidate in the election on July 4, according to leader Keir Starmer.
Abbott had been in limbo and serving a suspension for comments last year but was reinstated recently; her future as a candidate in her constituency had been uncertain.
Starmer faced accusations of purging left-wing elements in the party due to his handling of Abbott's situation amidst efforts to convey the party's message on various issues.
Accusations arose that Starmer was targeting individuals with close ties to former leader Jeremy Corbyn, who now stands as an independent candidate in his constituency.
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