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Wanted: good press for Diane Abbott

As Diane Abbott continues to receive flak today for missing the Article 50 vote thanks to ‘a migraine’ (with #PrayForDiane doing the rounds among Labour MPs), the shadow home secretary is in need of some good press.

Alas, with Abbott ducking questions from an ITV reporter last night, she doesn’t appear to be keen on mending press relations herself. Happily help may soon be at hand. Abbott is advertising for a communications officer. The lucky applicant must ‘be at ease in a high pressure environment and have a proven track record in press work and be able to work flexible hours’.

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Surely a contender for toughest job in Westminster?

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