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Labour Whip Restored for MPs Amid Party Turmoil

11/8/2025

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Labour MPs Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman, and Rachael Maskell had their party whip restored after July suspension.
The move follows backbench reinstatements amid concerns over party discipline after a welfare reform setback.
Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour MP) and Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour MP) lost their trade envoy roles for rebellion.
Diane Abbott (former Labour MP) remains independent after suspension over racism comments.

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Labour MPs Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman, and Rachael Maskell had their party whip restored after July suspension.
The move follows backbench reinstatements amid concerns over party discipline after a welfare reform setback.
Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour MP) and Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour MP) lost their trade envoy roles for rebellion.
Diane Abbott (former Labour MP) remains independent after suspension over racism comments.