Abbott: David will serve in shadow Cabinet
By politics.co.uk staff
David Miliband will definitely serve in the shadow Cabinet, Diane Abbott has said.
The leadership contender told the World at One that party had emerged from the marathon four month contest “more united”.
“I was in the room when we got the figures, the five of us, and it was a very emotional moment for David and Ed,” she said.
“But I have absolutely no doubt that David will be available to serve in a Labour Cabinet and he will serve at the will and pleasure of his brother.
“The truth is that we have come out of this actually a much more united party.”
Ms Abbott came last in the Labour leadership election but political analysts expect her to gain a position in the shadow Cabinet following several warm remarks from Ed Miliband.
