Diane Abbott seeks help getting her message across

Since Jeremy Corbyn was elected as Labour leader, his close friend – and rumoured former lover — Diane Abbott has proved to be one of his most loyal allies. When Abbott — who has earned the nickname Madame Mao — isn’t spending PLP meetings writing her Christmas cards, the Shadow International Development Secretary can be found defending Corbyn from accusations of sexism, as well as appearing on television to praise the new regime.

Still, with rumours circulating that Abbott is being given the cold shoulder by some members of Team Corbyn after a rather disastrous turn on Today, could it be that she is planning to change the way she deals with the media? Mr S only asks as the Labour MP is on the hunt for a Communications Officer. The lucky applicant requires ‘excellent oral and written communication skills’, as well as the ability to work in ‘a high pressure environment’. The candidate will be responsible for helping to manage her social media as well as her website, on top of assisting with speeches and press articles.