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Karl Turner has Labour whip restored on ‘probationary basis’

The Hull East MP acknowledged his approach to voicing concerns over Government plans to curb jury trials had been ‘overly robust’.

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Justice secretary admits court backlog will continue to rise after U-turn on jury trials

While Mr Norris insisted that scrapping the proposal would allow the government to reduce the backlog faster, he refused to commit to a target for bringing the backlog down

The Independent UK · Oct 4

Andy Burnham scraps controversial Keir Starmer plan to axe jury trials

Justice Secretary Alex Norris said he decided to ‘change course’ after hearing the ‘strength of feeling on the proposal’

Evening Standard · Oct 4

Former Labour MP calls for Starmer to face Commons committee over Mandelson vetting

Karl Turner, who lost Labour whip after criticising PM, calls for privileges committee to examine if Starmer misled parliament

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Starmer mentor blasts Labour betrayal over jury trial reforms

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Founder of Starmer’s chambers denounces plans for jury trial cuts

Geoffrey Robertson KC accused the party of ‘taking an axe to a piece of English heritage’.

Evening Standard · Apr 13

Arizona is debating whether to create a permanent memorial to Charlie Kirk at its state capitol

The bill passed the Senate 16‑14 and the House Government Committee and now awaits a full House vote before going to Arizona Governor Hobbs, who recently vetoed a highway naming for Kirk

The Independent UK · Mar 31

Karl Turner ‘surprised and disappointed’ to have Labour whip suspended

The MP for East Hull said it was ‘clear’ the removal was due to his stance on jury trial reforms.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Labour MP who slammed Starmer’s jury trial reforms has whip suspended

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The Independent UK · Mar 31

Rebel Labour MP who slammed government jury trial reforms as ‘undemocratic’ has whip suspended

As well as leading Labour resistance on the jury trial issue, Karl Turner has also questioned the circumstances surrounding the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s mobile phone

The Independent UK · Mar 31