I'm a West Indian mum and ...

I'm a West Indian mum and West Indian mums will go to the wall for their children.
 Diane Abbott

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My mother liked Jim Reeves. I hated his records. He was unbearable.
 Diane Abbott
I believe every abortion is a tragedy.
 Diane Abbott
Abortion is an issue of conscience for the Labour party.
 Diane Abbott
I'm not the only Labour MP who sent their child to public school but I'm the only one who's questioned about it.
 Diane Abbott
Being an MP is a good job, the sort of job all working-class parents want for their children -- clean, indoors and no heavy lifting. What could be nicer?
 Diane Abbott