1986: Diane Abbott, the new labour MP for Hackney and Stoke Newington makes history today (12/6/87). Miss Abbott, 32, a Cambridge graduate and a member of Labour's hard left, becomes the country's first black woman MP. Picture taken 18/2/86 when she was an equality officer for the union ACTT.

Diane Abbott: A Legacy of Courage, Change, and Endurance

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2026 LISTINGS

Salford Sunday 24th May 2026

Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

Join award-winning comedian and writer Daliso Chaponda as he brings his latest stand-up show Topical Storm to The…

Wolverhampton Sunday 24 May 2026

Judi Love: All About the Love

Judi Love returns to the stage with her latest stand-up show All About the Love, bringing her signature…

Liverpool Tuesday 26th May 2026

Black Women Speak Volumes

Black Women Speak Volumes comes to The Women’s Organisation in Liverpool for an evening of powerful storytelling, discussion…