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Not permitting Diane Abbott to speak during PMQs amid racism row deemed ‘odd’

Source: PA Wire

Cabinet minister Mark Harper has said it was “a bit odd” that MP Diane Abbott was not called to speak at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) when the racism row centred on her was raised.

Shadow paymaster general also said he thought people were “surprised” by it, but both politicians made clear the decision was down to the .

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