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My forebears refused to cut the sugar cane for plantation owners, and I am recognisably a product of that background. Diane Abbott backgroundcanecut Change image and share on social
Abortion is an issue of conscience for the Labour party. Diane Abbott abortionconscienceissue Change image and share on social
I knew what could happen to my son if he was sent to the wrong school and got in with the wrong crowd. Diane Abbott crowdhappenknow Change image and share on social
Jamaica's a country of great dichotomy. On the one hand you have a tourist industry with great beaches and resorts, but on the other you have such great poverty and the violence that goes along with that. Michael Franti beachcountrydichotomy share on social
The importance of heart health became very real for me when my father died of heart disease seven years ago. Having experienced the loss first hand, I am inspired to do everything I can to break the cycle and prevent families from losing loved ones to this preventable disease. Monica Potter agobreakcycle share on social
