The MPs Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted into Labour and had the parliamentary whip restored, just under two weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership. The Guardian understands from Labour party sources that Reid has never been party to the police investigations into alleged Chinese spying. View image in fullscreen Joani Reid voluntarily relinquished the Labour whip in March. A Labour party spokesperson said: “The Labour party expects the highest standards from our elected representatives and party members. “Following a process conducted under Labour party rules and approved by the independent review board, Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted to the Labour party and have had the Labour whip restored in the House of Commons.