Diane Abbott appointed Shadow Junior Minister for Public Health
Backbencher gets first prominent role.
DIANE Abbott MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington has taken up a junior ministerial position in health.
Ms Abbott, who was a candidate in the Labour Leadership contest, said she was honoured to take up the role which will see her play a part in rebuilding the party alongside new leader Ed Miliband.
She said: “I am honoured to take up this position in the party and look forward to working alongside Shadow Health minister, John Healey.
“My mother was a nurse and I have always been outspoken about health issues as an MP.
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“I am pleased to be able to work alongside our new leader to help him to carry out the vision of our party’s future, and I will continue to be a strong voice within the party and in opposition.”
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