"I am accused of eight years ago as a junior press officer sharing with a female colleague the details of a silly conversation that I was party to with other female staff members. Before summer, I had announced to some of my colleagues my intention to leave government. Though the messages long pre-date my current employment and relationship with the prime minister, I've brought forward my resignation to avoid distracting from the vital w"
"As the first black woman to be elected to Parliament, Diane Abbott is a trailblazer who has faced horrendous abuse throughout her political career."
"truly, deeply sorry for it and the hurt it will cause"
Paul Ovenden resigned from his role as director of political strategy after offensive and sexual private messages about veteran MP Diane Abbott came to light. The messages are reported to date from eight years ago when he was a junior press officer. Ovenden apologized, saying he was truly, deeply sorry for it and the hurt it will cause, and said he brought forward his resignation to avoid distraction. A prime ministerial spokesperson called the messages appalling and unacceptable, noting Abbott's status as the first black woman elected to Parliament and the abuse she has faced. Abbott declined to comment.
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