Comments by "80s Music" (@eightiesmusic1984) on "Robert Peston interview: Are journalists too close to government?" video.

Kudos to those who have spoken up for the acceptance of her apology. The silence from those who probably have a similar perspective on accepting the apology is deafening. John McDonnell spoke correctly on this matter recently and showed commendable loyalty, not surprising from him. John McTernan from the right of the Labour Party has also spoken in her defence in respect of how the controversy should be responded to. Credit is due to him as he had no reason to speak out. The onslaught against Diane Abbott is, as least as far as the right is concerned, yet another excuse to attack her.
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Another MP has had the whip restored after five months for an incident where she made a comment about Kwasi Kwarteng. No reason why Diane Abbot should not be afforded the same treatment- this would be fair and consistent. The Guardian, of course, because it hates the left of Labour and is a mouthpiece for the Labour right, ran an article this week questioning whether a lengthy enquiry would prevent Ms Abbot from standing as a candidate at the next election. The Guardian then referred to the restoration of the whip to the other MP after five months, a few sentences later. It knows very well that the GE will be in the autumn of 2024, well over a year away. It is widely believed to have been pencilled in before the clocks change. If Abbot is treated consistently, the whip can be restored in a relatively short period of time. Fundamentally, this is really all about eradicating the left from Labour once and for all and the egregious attacks on Diane Abbot ever since she was elected.
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