Diane Julie Abbott, commonly known as Diane Abbott, is a prominent British politician who has been a Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Hackney North and Stoke Newington constituency since 1987.
Although a member of the Labour Party, she currently holds an independent seat in the House of Commons due to being suspended from party membership in April 2023.
Despite these circumstances, Abbott remained actively involved in politics and represented his constituents with dedication and commitment.
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- Full Name: Diane Julie Abbott
- Stage Name: Diane Abbott
- Date of birth: September 27, 1953
- Age: 70 years old
- Place of birth: Paddington, London, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Politician
- Height: unknown
- Parents: Reginald Abbott and Julia Abbott
- Siblings: Hugh Abbott
- Spouse: David P. Ayensu-Thompson
- Children: James Abbott Thompson
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: £5 million
Early life and education
Diane Abbott was born in Paddington, London, England, on September 27, 1953. Her parents were of Jamaican descent, and she grew up with her brother, Hugh Abbott, under the care of loving parents, Reginald Abbott and Julia Abbott.
Diane attended Harrow County Girls’ School, a grammar school, and then further education at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she majored in history and completed her degree in 1973 with lower second-class honours.
Career
In 1976, Abbott became a member of the Labour Party and later joined Westminster City Council in 1982. During her time in the Labour Party’s Black Sections movement in 1983, she campaigned for increased political representation of the African, Caribbean and Asian communities. After the previous Labour MP, Ernie Roberts, was disqualified, Abbott won a seat in Parliament in 1987.
Abbott has been active in a variety of causes, such as race relations, civil liberties and social justice. She has also held positions on a number of parliamentary committees, including the Treasury Select Committee and the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn appointed Abbott as Home Secretary in the Shadow Government in 2016, a position she held until 2020. Despite facing many controversies, Abbott remains a highly regarded and respected politician. She is an inspiration to many black and ethnic minority individuals in the UK and has made a significant contribution to the country’s public life.
Diane Abbott, a former Labor MP, is currently an independent member of Parliament in the House of Commons. In April 2023, her party temporarily suspended her from the party due to her involvement in a number of controversial cases.
Awards and nominations
- Black Woman of the Year Award Winner
- Nominated as one of the 100 most influential black people in Britain
- Winner, Black History Month Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Life
- Winner, Trailblazer Black British Business Awards
- Winner, Lifetime Achievement Award for Women in Public Life
- Nominated for Patchwork Foundation’s Parliamentarian of the Year Award
Social media
- Twitter: @HackneyAbbott
- Instagram: @officialhackneyabbott
- Facebook: Diane Abbott
Personal life
Diane Abbott, 70, a British politician, was first married in 1991 to David P. Ayensu-Thompson, a Ghanaian architect. During their marriage, they had a son named James, born in October 1991. However, their relationship did not last and they divorced in 1993.
Despite their separation, Abbott chose Jonathan Aitken, a Conservative MP, to be godfather to her son. Diane Abbott is therefore the mother of one child, James, born in 1991; the boy’s father is David P. Ayensu-Thompson.
Net worth
Diane Abbott’s net worth is £10 million. A member of Parliament since 1987, she has held several shadow cabinet positions, most notably as Shadow Home Secretary. She is also active in the media and has authored several books.
