Independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington.
The Rt Hon Ms Diane Abbott is the Independent MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, and has been an MP continually since 11 June 1987.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Abbott broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Notes Mandelson's 30-year history of requiring resignations for various controversies; questions why Starmer didn't ask questions given that known history.”
“Iran is a threat but Parliament must debate any further involvement in Trump's war, as occurred with Iraq.”
“Warns of Iraq parallels and constituents' unwillingness to be dragged into another war; acknowledges Iranian regime is horrible but demands protection from escalation.”
“Backs reform but emphasises need to retain and support staff, especially in marginalised communities; warns of staff burnout and turnover.”
Abbott holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury | 2 | 50.0% |
| Department for Education | 1 | 25.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 1 | 25.0% |
What steps her Department is taking to help ensure equality of opportunity for black school students.
All children and young people should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter who they are or where they are from. Our work to deliver the Opportunity Mission aims to improve opportunities for all children and young people across the co…read full →
How much funding has been transferred from the aid budget to the defence budget.
In February this year, the Prime Minister announced that NATO qualifying defence spending will increase to 2.5% GDP by 2027-28. It will be fully funded by reducing Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% GNI by the same year…read full →
How much funding has been transferred from the international aid to the defence budget in cash terms.
In February this year, the Prime Minister announced that NATO qualifying defence spending will increase to 2.5% GDP by 2027-28. It will be fully funded by reducing Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% GNI by the same year…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the United Nations Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel, published on 10 October 2024.
We have considered the report. The Government has been clear since day one that International Humanitarian Law (IHL) must be upheld, and civilians protected. The UK supports Israel’s right to self-defence, but it must do this in accordance …read full →
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Source · Members API · Last amended 8 Oct 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 261,250 | 96.2% |
| Office Costs | 10,312 | 3.8% |
| Total · 41 claims | 271,562 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Abbott on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hackney North and Stoke Newington | 24,355 | 59.5% | Won |
| 2019 | Hackney North and Stoke Newington | 39,972 | 70.3% | Won |
| 2017 | Hackney North and Stoke Newington | 42,265 | 75.1% | Won |
| 2015 | Hackney North and Stoke Newington | 31,357 | 62.9% | Won |
| 2010 | Hackney North and Stoke Newington | 25,553 | 55.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane AbbottWON | Lab | 24,355 | 59.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Hackney North and Stoke Newington →