I wanted my marriage to work, but it didn't. Diane Abbott marriagewantwork Change image and share on social
Gun crime is a major cause of fear and distress throughout the UK. The problem is deeply entrenched in a wide range of social and cultural factors and therefore not an isolated issue. Diane Abbott crimeculturaldeeply Change image and share on social
You can't defend the indefensible - anything you say sounds self-serving and hypocritical. Diane Abbott defendhypocriticalindefensible Change image and share on social
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
When fast food is not a treat but a dietary staple, the children surf the internet all day in dark corners of the room and are bombarded with latest gadgets. Things replace parental standards. Diane Abbott bombardchildcorner 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
I'm not thick-skinned at all, and of course I'm hurt by people attacking me as a person. Diane Abbott attackhurtpeople Change image and share on social
My mother liked Jim Reeves. I hated his records. He was unbearable. Diane Abbott hatejimmother Change image and share on social
It's very lonely bringing up a child on your own. Diane Abbott bringchildlonely Change image and share on social