4 Facts About Debbie Abrahams

1. In January 2013, Debbie Abrahams was awarded the Grassroot Diplomat Initiative Award in the Business Driver category, for her campaign to improve late payments affecting small businesses.

2. In September 2015, Debbie Abrahams was appointed Shadow Minister for Disabled People by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in recognition on her work with disabled people in the past.

3. In December 2010, Debbie Abrahams was placed on a shortlist of three to be the Labour Party candidate for the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election.

4. At the 2010 general election, Debbie Abrahams was the Labour Party candidate for Colne Valley; she made a plea to Liberal Democrat voters to back her in order to stop the Conservatives winning power.