Labour have confirmed Diane Abbott is standing as a candidate for the party in Hackney North and Stoke Newington.
Labour's National Executive Committee , which is in charge of final approval of election candidates, has given the go-ahead for the veteran MP to stand in the seat she has held for 37 years. It published the list of approved Labour candidates for the election on Tuesday lunchtime ahead of the deadline for all nominations on Friday afternoon.
Former Labour leader and close friend of Ms Abbott's Jeremy Corbyn, who was expelled from the party and is standing as an independent in neighbouring Islington North, told Sky News Sir Keir is 'clearly intervening' in a 'purge' of left-wing candidates. On Sunday, Ms Abbott said she 'intends to run and win' following speculation she may choose to stand down.
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