The Amnesty International survey that detailed the volume of abuse Abbott received during the election was published earlier this month.
Diane Abbott used the N-word on live television on Thursday to reveal the extent of the racist abuse she receives.
Appearing on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, the shadow home secretary told host Susanna Reid the online abuse she received went far beyond political criticisms and was “really quite frightening”.
The programme is broadcast live, and Reid quickly stepped in to say such language cannot be broadcast in the morning.