This superb account of a trailblazing life reveals how her intelligence, politics, compassion and willpower have shaped her resilience and pioneering spirit

Her tenure in parliament has been, and will continue to be, a groundbreaking one. She has been a steadfast advocate for social justice, her forthright stance on critical issues such as education, housing and immigration has shown her committed to the communities of Hackney North, Stoke Newington and beyond. As the first black woman MP in the Commons, she blazed a trail and fought on despite horrific racist and sexist threats and abuse. Her legacy will be one of resilience and dedication and I’m proud she will serve as the next Mother of the House

Diane was the first ever elected Black female in Parliament, a hugely significant moment in our history. By the time I made it to Parliament, almost twenty years later, there was just me and her – I was so excited to sit in the House of Commons with such an icon. Diane is a true trailblazer. To think of what she has put up with throughout her political career, yet still carries herself with such grace and dignity, is phenomenal and it shows her immense resilience. She will always affectionately be known as Auntie Diane

Diane Abbott is the original trailblazer of British politics. She has inspired me, and I suspect every Person of Colour, who has chosen to seek public office. A Woman Like Me chronicles the obstacles that have been thrown Diane’s way, throughout her life, but more importantly the strength and dignity by which she has overcome them, without ever compromising her principles, all of which is a testament to her integrity, grit and resilience

This is a hugely inspiring story of fortitude and compassionate political endeavour from one of our most beloved Black-British champions

Tender, vulnerable and heartfelt

History, they say, is written by the victors. But as this book and Abbott’s career show, history, as written by the underdogs, can be powerfully inspiring