Amina MWRC Public Statement: Verbal Attack on Diane Abbott

In light of Frank Hester’s recent comments about Diane Abbott, Amina MWRC stands by its previous statement that the Conservative Party must hold its leaders to higher accountability, in addition to encouraging they do the same with funders and companies that receive public contracts. It is crucial for the party to resolve their tendency to discriminate against Black, Muslim and Minority Ethnic people.

By stating that looking at Abbott “makes you want to hate all black women” and that she “should be shot”, Hester is fuelling an existing nationwide trend of violence against women of colour.

All women, regardless of ethnicity and religious beliefs deserve to feel safe. Such hatred must not be fuelled – we call on the Conservative party to evaluate its values and ensure that it takes measures to overcome its patterns of making hateful attacks, whether racial or Islamophobic.

Amina MWRC stands in solidarity with Diane Abbott.

Amina MWRC is a third-party hate crime reporting centre. To report an incident or for support following a racist or Islamophobic attack, please reach out to us or call our Helpline, from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm at 0808 801 0301. To learn more about our work in preventing violence against women and girls, visit our dedicated webpage or read our latest research.