'Parliament was the most overpoweringly male place I had ever worked': Diane Abbott on becoming an MP, dating Jeremy Corbyn and media intrusion

'Parliament was the most overpoweringly male place I had ever worked': Diane Abbott on becoming an MP, dating Jeremy Corbyn and media intrusion - exclusive extract

Upon entering parliament in 1987, the author, a Black woman, reflects on her unique outfit and challenges faced as an MP. The content also delves into personal experiences, relationships, and a controversial decision to send her son to a private school, facing media backlash and personal struggles.