Diane Abbott

“My son will go to a private school. I'm a politician, not a saint.”

“The fight for equality is a marathon, not a sprint.”

“Austerity is a political choice, not an economic necessity.”

“Being the first black woman MP was important, but what's more important is that I'm not the last.”

“It's very important to distinguish between disagreeing with the policies of the state of Israel and being anti-semitic.”

“I believe in the power of education to transform lives.”

“I came into politics to speak for people who don't have a voice.”

“We have to challenge the narrative that immigration is a problem.”

“The first duty of government is to keep its citizens safe. But it is also the duty of government to protect our freedoms.”

“Social media has given a voice to the voiceless, but it has also amplified hate.”

“Westminster is a very white male-dominated institution and it's very easy to feel you don't belong.”

“There is no such thing as a post-racial society.”

“Racism is not a joke. It is not 'banter'. It is a poison that has no place in our society.”