Ms. Abbott denied having been promised a place in the House of Lords should she decide to retire. This week, she was informed that she would be permitted to run for Labour after months of uncertainty.
Ms. Abbott stated on social media: “I have never been given a seat in the Lords, and I would not accept one if one were to become available.
“I am Stoke Newington’s and Hackney North’s officially recognized Labour candidate. As Labour’s candidate, I plan to run and win.”
Concerns have been raised regarding Ms. Abbott’s future within the Labour Party.
was expelled from the party last year for implying that prejudice is experienced by Jews, Irish, and Travelers rather than racism.
She apologized for the remarks, which set off a protracted procedure that resulted in her being seated as an Independent MP.
\Earlier this week, Ms. Abbott—the first black woman MP in the UK—finally regained her position as party whip, perhaps opening the door for her to run for Labour in the election.
