Petition · past parliament
Put a statue of Diane Abbott MP in the Palace of Westminster's Central Lobby.
Closed
53 signatures
What the petition asks
A full sized bronze statue should be commissioned and placed in the Central Lobby of the Palace of Westminster to honour Diane Abbott MP.
As the first black woman to have a seat in the House of Commons and a faithful public servant she is an inspiration to us all; astonishingly resilient and brave.
As the first black woman to have a seat in the House of Commons and a faithful public servant she is an inspiration to us all; astonishingly resilient and brave.
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Apr 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
53
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Oct 2016
Closed
6 Apr 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.