Diane Abbott ‘sincerely sorry’ after drinking mojito on London Overground train

Diane Abbott has ”sincerely” apologised for drinking a mojito on public transport in London.

A photograph of the shadow home secretary sipping a can of the alcoholic beverage while riding on an Overground train was published on The Sun’s website.

Transport for London (TfL) introduced an alcohol ban on all public transport in the capital in 2008.

Ms Abbott said she was “sincerely sorry” for drinking the Marks and Spencer cocktail.

“A photo of me drinking from a can of M&S mojito on the Overground has been circulated,” the Labour frontbencher wrote on Twitter: “I’m sincerely sorry for drinking on TFL.”

Ms Abbott received several supportive messages in reply to her apology, with one Twitter user writing: “I’m sincerely sorry you feel the need to say sorry Dianne and i hope you really enjoyed the drink it’s no one’s business but yours.”

Another said: “Put it in a water bottle next time.”

Press Association