Political Leadership

G5B1XT 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 – Standing Firm in Power and Pride

In June 1987, the House of Commons changed forever. Diane Abbott, a 32-year-old Cambridge graduate and trade union…


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2026 LISTINGS

Birmingham Wednesday 10 June 2026

An Evening with Davóne Tines

An encounter with the spiritual across the centuries, this remarkable programme brings together the emotional intensity of Haydn,…

Glasgow Thursday 11 June 2026

UB40 – 2026 UK Tour

UB40 bring their 2026 UK Tour to OVO Hydro Glasgow, one of Scotland’s most spectacular venues, for a…

Liverpool Friday 12 June 2026

UB40 – 2026 UK Tour

UB40 arrive in Liverpool for their 2026 UK Tour with a major performance at M&S Bank Arena, bringing…