MP loses party whip after writing a letter suggesting Jewish people had not experienced racism

Labour has suspended the party whip from Diane Abbott, after the MP wrote a letter suggesting Jewish people had not experienced racism.

Following a torrent of criticism from people including the energy secretary, Grant Shapps, who has spoken before about his Jewish faith, Abbott withdrew the comments.

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