Diane Abbott suspended by Labour over Observer letter

MP accused of breaking party rules

Abbott has said she will stand as the Labour candidate in her London constituency

Diane Abbott has been suspended as a Labour MP pending an investigation into a letter she wrote about racism to the Observer. The party has not revealed the details of the investigation.

Abbott has confirmed she will stand as the Labour candidate in her London constituency, drawing a line under a days-long row over the fate of her candidacy.

The MP has been accused of breaking party rules by writing the letter, which was critical of Labour's handling of racism.

Abbott has said she wants to remain as an MP for as long as possible, and has accused Labour of wanting to exclude her from the party.

Abbott is the first Black woman to be elected as a member of Parliament. She has been an MP since 1987.