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Labour suspends Abbott as MP over suggestion Jews and Travellers do not experience racism

Letter in Observer also sought to distinguish ‘prejudice’ against Irish people and Travellers from ‘racism’ experienced by black people

Diane Abbott's comments in the Observer suggested Irish, Jewish and Traveller people are not subject to racism 'all their lives'. Photograph: PA Images
Diane Abbott's comments in the Observer suggested Irish, Jewish and Traveller people are not subject to racism 'all their lives'. Photograph: PA Images
Ronan McGreevy
Sun Apr 23 2023 - 12:27 • 4 MIN READ

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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times