I'm not thick-skinned at all, and of course I'm hurt by people attacking me as a person. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes attack hurt people
My forebears refused to cut the sugar cane for plantation owners, and I am recognisably a product of that background. Diane Abbott backgroundcanecut Change image and share on social
Abortion is an issue of conscience for the Labour party. Diane Abbott abortionconscienceissue Change image and share on social
I knew what could happen to my son if he was sent to the wrong school and got in with the wrong crowd. Diane Abbott crowdhappenknow Change image and share on social
As England manager I always felt we needed an extra man in midfield to retain the ball, but that was more as an attacking ploy to help create opportunities. It came from my experience playing international football in a 4-4-2 and spending half my time chasing the ball. Glenn Hoddle attackballchase share on social
I think what's going to hurt the Republicans enormously is the extremist position of Mitt Romney on the immigration issue and states like New Mexico, states like Colorado, Nevada, Arizona - and I think it's going to be the margin of victory for President Obama, a very narrow victory. Bill Richardson arizonacoloradoenormously share on social