I'm not defending her, I'm just saying it's hypocritical to have a go at the politicians of the side you don't like, and ignore it on the side you do like.
Diane Abbott has said less stupid things than Boris Johnson for example, but he seems exempt from criticism from certain Tory supporters while Abbott is absolutely slated. Whether it's justified or not, you have to play fair.
I'm going off on a tangent here anyway. I'm not meaning to defend her specifically, she's just a good example because she's come out with a few stupid bits and pieces.