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Telegraph
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
The BBC has questions to answer about the Diane Abbott affair
Why is it that whenever Diana Abbott is accused of anti-Semitism, it's often as a result of an interview she's given to the BBC? The veteran MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington was once again suspended by the Labour Party this week after saying she did not regret writing a 118 word letter to The Observer in 2023 which argued that 'Irish, Jewish and Traveller people (and redheads)… undoubtedly experience prejudice… but they are not all their lives subject to racism '. At the time, she withdrew the remarks and apologised and was suspended before being reinstated at the last minute to stand as Labour's candidate in last year's general election. Now she's changed her tune, telling Radio 4's Reflections programme: 'Clearly there must be a difference between racism which is about colour and other types of racism,' suggesting that a black person's skin colour is visibly notable, whereas being Jewish is not. First question: this BBC interview was pre-recorded in May – so why is the broadcaster only now asking whether her remarks are inflammatory? Did it not realise that at the time, too busy, perhaps, broadcasting 'inaccurate' Gaza documentaries and preparing Glastonbury coverage that would see Bob Vylan chant: 'Death, death to the IDF?' Secondly, why didn't the interviewer, James Naughtie, challenge Abbott with her own words, on the BBC's Question Time on April 26, 2018, when she suggested that the Haredi Jews in her constituency were a target for anti-Semitism 'because of the costumes they wear'? She cannot have it both ways. She cannot say that Jews don't suffer the same racism as black people because they're white (even though a lot of Jews have dark skin) and then claim that they are the victims of racism because they are so obviously Jewish. I wonder if she would refer to Muslims who wear traditional clothing – or African or Caribbean people – as wearing 'costumes' and therefore open to abuse? Abbott claims it is 'obvious this Labour leadership wants me out'. On the basis of this evidence, who can blame them?
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prince Harry Loses Only Chance To Reconcile With King Charles After Breaking Royal Rule, Says ‘Source'
's statements in a BBC interview are reportedly hampering his attempt to reconcile with his father, King Charles. Speaking to the outlet in May, the Duke of Sussex hinted at a reunion with the king, given the monarch's cancer diagnosis may not leave him with a lot of time to live. Palace insiders exclusively told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that Prince Harry breaking the royal rule has not sat well with his father, and he may potentially lose his only chance to mend the family rift. According to insiders, Prince Harry will now only be able to communicate about peace talks with King Charles through aides. Prince Harry is reportedly looking for peace with the royal family five years after he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped down from royal duties over alleged fallout. According to Rob Shuter's exclusive report, palace insiders believe the Duke of Sussex's BBC interview might be the reason the father-son reconciliation might never happen. In a May interview with the outlet, the prince shared his thoughts on losing a legal challenge over his security in the U.K. Prince Harry expressed his desire to reconcile with the royal family but confessed that King Charles isn't speaking to him due to a dispute over his security. However, he hoped to mend the rift with his father. Referring to his cancer battle, he said, 'I don't know how much longer my father has.' Prince Harry's speculation on King Charles' health only caused more trouble in the royal family. Sources told Rob Shuter that the Duke of Sussex violated a major royal rule, which is to 'never leak, never speak.' Due to his breaking the rule, King Charles has reportedly refused to speak. Palace insiders told the outlet, 'No more Oprah. No more Netflix. If Harry wants to talk, it goes through aides. Period.' Meanwhile, insiders revealed that Prince William has no desire to be part of the reconciliation. They told the news outlet that the Prince of Wales has 'moved on.' Referring to the siblings' alleged rift, they continued, 'The frost hasn't thawed. Not even close.' As it is now, Prince Harry and King Charles' reconciliation rumors are on the rise since their respective royal aides met in London. The post Prince Harry Loses Only Chance To Reconcile With King Charles After Breaking Royal Rule, Says 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea.
