DIANE ABBOTT has been readmitted to the Labour Party following an internal investigation, the veteran MP said. Ms Abbott was suspended from the party in July last year following criticism of her comments on racism. The year-long suspension was the second time Ms Abbott had had her Labour membership suspended, when she was readmitted in time to contest her seat in the 2024 general election. It is understood that the recent readmission followed formal Labour Party processes and was not linked to Andy Burnham becoming party leader. Ms Abbott has also had the Labour whip restored after a period of sitting as an independent.