Diane Abbott apologises in 'race' row

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Hugh

I think she's doing a great job, and should stay where she is, or perhaps be promoted a more high profile position.....

Agreed.

[Dai]

Originally Posted by martyh

If that's what was being discussed at the time then she would have been correct .Unfortunately she used that comment in a modern context aimed at white people today in a discussion about useless "black community leaders"

Good point from all 3 of you. She didn't qualify it in that way.

Understand that I'm not supporting her racial stereotyping. I've no time at all for the race industry and their subtle self-promotion.

[Pierre]

I'd rather vote for Russ Abbott