In September 2020, an authorised biography of Diane Abbott was released, "Diane Abbott: The Authorised Biography", by Robin Bunce and Samara Linton, published by Biteback. In 2020, Abbott was invited to participate in "Strictly Come Dancing". Speaking on BBC Radio Four's "Today Programme", she said that she refused the invitation, pausing only "for about sixty seconds". Instead, she said that she will continue to do what she has done all of her life, speaking up on human rights, civil liberties, women's rights, and representing the people of Hackney.