Diane Abbott has publicly criticized Sir Keir Starmer for treating her as a 'non-person' following controversial comments from Tory donor Frank Hester, who suggested she should be shot and expressed hatred towards her. Abbott reported feeling unsupported by the Labour Party during this incident, highlighting that she expected more solidarity from Starmer, especially given the context of threats against MPs. She described her suspension from the party over past remarks as part of a broader strategy by Starmer to eliminate left-wing influences within Labour. While Abbott received significant backlash due to her race and gender, Labour has condemned Hester's comments and expressed support for her. Abbott noted that she felt more support from leaders of other parties, specifically mentioning SNP’s Stephen Flynn. Starmer has denied any intention to marginalize Abbott and asserted his respect for her contributions to the party.