Peter Mandelson tried to engineer failure of black MPs, claims Diane Abbott
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In her book, A Woman Like Me, Diane Abbott details her attempts to receive media training from Peter Mandelson, highlighting how significant support was withheld by party leaders. She reflects on this experience, stating, 'Weeks passed and no briefing came. With just a week to go, I was beginning to panic...but still Mandelson did not send a briefing. He obviously was not interested in helping me and did not care if I made a complete fool of myself.' This anecdote underscores the systemic challenges faced by black politicians within the party.
Diane Abbott emphasizes the need for accountability in Parliament, stating, 'Parliament should be recalled because MPs don't know what ministers are doing to tackle the riots.' This comment illustrates her concerns regarding the government's handling of crisis situations and reflects a desire for transparency and action from elected officials.
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