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Labour Whip Restored for McDonnell and Begum Amid Poverty Debate

9/27/2025

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John McDonnell and Apsana Begum regain Labour whip after 14 months, following talks with Jonathan Reynolds.
Begum opposes the two-child benefit cap, citing child poverty rates in her constituency.
The reinstatement follows calls, including from the children’s commissioner, to abolish the cap tied to rising poverty.
Diane Abbott remains suspended for dissent; Begum criticises disparities in treatment among suspended MPs.

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John McDonnell and Apsana Begum regain Labour whip after 14 months, following talks with Jonathan Reynolds.
Begum opposes the two-child benefit cap, citing child poverty rates in her constituency.
The reinstatement follows calls, including from the children’s commissioner, to abolish the cap tied to rising poverty.
Diane Abbott remains suspended for dissent; Begum criticises disparities in treatment among suspended MPs.