Then on Armistice Day her staff apparently tweeted the latest polling figures during the two minutes silence.
Now she's had another tweet that's offended:
Comments like this are intentionally divisive, it is remarkable that anyone in public office can make such a sweeping generalisation about people based on the colour of their skin. Imagine this was a Conservative minister who made a sweeping generalisation about a minority. They would be off the front bench before anyone had a chance to press the Retweet button!
I'm sure she has done a lot in the fight against racism, however it's a two way street. There is never an excuse for racism of any kind against any group and unfortunately Ms Abbott has form on this issue.
I really don't see how she can stay in this position, however I'd be surprised if she leaves her post, I don't think she feels she'll have done anything wrong so wont resign and I don't think Ed will have the guts to fire her.
Update:
Her first attempt at an erm, apology?
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