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Greg Evans
Apr 20, 2019
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Labour MP, Diane Abbott posted a tweet on Friday evening apologising for drinking a can of mojito on a London Overground train.
According to the MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington, a picture of her drinking the canned beverage from Marks and Spencer had begun to circulate on social media and was eventually published by The Sun.
An alcohol ban on public transport in London has been in effect since 2008 and not wishing to cause any offence, Abbott said that she was "sincerely sorry."
A photo of me drinking from a can of M&S mojito on the Overground has been circulated. I'm sincerely sorry for drinking on TFL.— Diane Abbott MP (@Diane Abbott MP) 1555709387
However, many were quick to come to the 65-year-old's defence and asked why she was even apologising in the first place? It is a bank holiday after all.
Just trying to enjoy the Easter Weekend. Hero. https://t.co/5bLdznU0Lr— 🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭 (@🇬🇭 Carl Anka 🇬🇭) 1555710636
My respect for Diane Abbott just multiplied by ten, Jesus this day is *Wild* https://t.co/Mo5pyApCBX— Spirit of Pasokification Past (@Spirit of Pasokification Past) 1555711585
@HackneyAbbott unreal vibe, commendatore diane https://t.co/Y5AocZOWyq— Stan Account (@Stan Account) 1555713499
@HackneyAbbott Queen— Caspar Salmon (@Caspar Salmon) 1555718480
@HackneyAbbott You don't need to apologise for that! Happy Holiday Weekend, Diane x— CrémantCommunarde #Breakthrough 🌍 🧡🌤 (@CrémantCommunarde #Breakthrough 🌍 🧡🌤) 1555709741
@HackneyAbbott Tuck in, pal x— Woody (@Woody) 1555712247
It's possibly the most relatable thing that a British politician has done for ages because let's be honest, who hasn't had a cheeky swig on public transport?
I think this might be the most relatable thing an MP has ever done? https://t.co/SNMcY4JTP6— Paul (@Paul) 1555745570
I sincerely apologize for getting caught doing something that makes me look cool as hell https://t.co/N91pKk6tJb— Vincent Bevins (@Vincent Bevins) 1555745420
Probably the first time I've felt represented by my local MP 🍸 https://t.co/1pIDi14O9K— Madeline Grant 🇭🇰 (@Madeline Grant 🇭🇰) 1555744947
@HackneyAbbott I've never felt more represented @HackneyAbbott— Bouba Yaga ✨ #BLM (@Bouba Yaga ✨ #BLM) 1555709499
You: politicians do not represent normal people. Me: https://t.co/0FdgXOhWjc— Rhys James (@Rhys James) 1555713856
Others started to inquire about the drink and invited her to come to the pub with them.
@HackneyAbbott Jah Rastafari ! Why was the rum not Jamaican ? 🇯🇲— David Lammy (@David Lammy) 1555732513
@HackneyAbbott Come for a drink ❤️🍸🍺🥃🥂🍾 https://t.co/VYWZGYAOD3— Owen Jones 🌹 (@Owen Jones 🌹) 1555713850
@HackneyAbbott Was it a decent Mojito? Not many people know how to make them properly these days.— (((Dan Hodges))) (@(((Dan Hodges)))) 1555709766
Maybe if Labour wins the next election then no one will ever have to apologise for drinking a tinnie on train?
TFL. TINNIES FOR LABOUR 🍺🍺🍺 https://t.co/mxbxKTAQsP— Gina Martin (@Gina Martin) 1555719458
The Labour campaign for tins on trains. ✊🍺 https://t.co/zvUKNfbu8G— Paul Sweeney (@Paul Sweeney) 1555710784
Love the comments on this. Who doesn't love a cheeky tinny on the train? 😁 https://t.co/g5ghU6Hdr8— Red 'til I'm Dead (@Red 'til I'm Dead) 1555711534
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