Diane Abbott calls Russian threat 'Nato fiction', minister hits back
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Neutral summary
Labour MP Diane Abbott said claims of an imminent Russian threat are a 'Nato fiction' used to justify increased military spending. Minister Anna Turley criticised the remarks, insisting the Government 'steadfastly' supports Ukraine. Abbott is reportedly set to keep the Labour whip despite the backlash.
How it was framed
Outlets: 11. Countries: 2. Facts in the shared core: 4.
Publication timeline
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
Британский депутат Эбботт назвала выдумкой утверждения о российской угрозе. Депутат Палаты общин отметила, что такие заявления используют для наращивания военного бюджета
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Putin's threat to the UK is a Nato fiction, claims 'dangerously naive' Diane Abbott. The veteran Labour MP wrote on social media that 'the imminent threat from Russia is a NATO fiction to justify their complete capitula…
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News.ru (outlet profile)
«Выдумка НАТО»: в Британии объяснили цель сообщений о «российской угрозе». НАТО выдумало понятие «российская угроза» ради оправдания собственных действий. Британское правительство призвали не увеличивать военный бюджет,…
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TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
UK Parliament member dismisses claims of Russian threat. Labor MP Diane Abbott pointed out that it is a NATO fiction to justify their complete capitulation to Donald Trump's demands for more military spending
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Известия (outlet profile)
Британский депутат назвала «российскую угрозу» выдумкой НАТО. Британский парламентарий от правящей Лейбористской партии Дайан Эбботт заявила, что утверждения о российской угрозе НАТО являются вымыслом, который используе…
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Пятый канал (outlet profile)
В Великобритании назвали миф об угрозе России выдумкой НАТО. Депутат назвала траты на военные нужды неоправданными.
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GB News (outlet profile)
Diane Abbott told to 'remember Salisbury poisoning victims' after claiming Russian threat is 'Nato fiction'. Diane Abbott has been told to remember the victims of the "appalling Salisbury poisoning victims" after claimi…
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Belfast Telegraph (outlet profile)
Diane Abbott wrong to say Russian threat made up by Nato, minister says
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Evening Standard (outlet profile)
Diane Abbott wrong to say Russian threat made up by Nato, minister says. Anna Turley criticised the veteran Labour MP’s comments, made on social media on Wednesday, and said the Government stands behind Ukraine.
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Minister condemns Diane Abbott over claim Russia threat is 'Nato fiction'... but veteran MP looks set to keep Labour whip. Anna Turley said she 'completely disagreed' with the veteran Labour MP, insisting the Government…
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The National (Scotland) (outlet profile)
Diane Abbott attacked over claim 'Russia threat is Nato fiction'. VETERAN Labour MP Diane Abbott has been attacked for arguing that claims Russia poses a threat to the UK are a “Nato fiction”.
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The New European (outlet profile)
Is Diane Abbott daring Burnham to withdraw the whip again?. The hardline left winger appeared to be testing the new PM with a social media post declaring the threat of Russia to be a "Nato fiction"
Factual core
- Diane Abbott, a veteran Labour MP, wrote on social media that the imminent threat from Russia is a NATO fiction to justify capitulation to Trump's demands for more military spending.
- Diane Abbott said the Russian threat was made up by NATO.
- The reports about a 'Russian threat' are a NATO invention.
- The post by Diane Abbott was made in the context of her previous suspension from the Labour Party whip.