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Voices: Keir Starmer has asserted his power by suspending the Labour rebels – about time, too

COMMENT: The prime minister has cracked down on ‘persistent k***headery’ in his party, as one source put it – he’s finally shown true grit, writes John Rentoul

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Starmer criticised over action against Labour rebels

Rachael Maskell, who lost the Labour whip in a purge of troublemakers, said the Prime Minister was wrong to act in the way he had.

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Brian Leishman won’t guarantee no further rebellion after Labour suspension

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The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

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Suspended Labour MP ‘can’t promise’ Starmer he won’t rebel again

Suspended Labour MP Brian Leishman was defiant in his promise that he could not guarantee he would rebel again

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Keir Starmer suspending these MPs only proves how weak he is – here's why

BRIAN Leishman losing the Labour whip was on everyone’s 2025 bingo card.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

UK's Starmer Suspends Several Labour Rebels

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suspended several lawmakers on Wednesday as he tried to reassert his authority over his ruling Labour party following a rebellion over welfare reforms.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025

Brian Leishman makes statement after suspension from Labour

SCOTTISH MP Brian Leishman has released a statement after being suspended by Labour.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

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See the full list of rebel Labour MPs suspended in Keir Starmer's 'clear out'

FOUR rebel MPs have been suspended from Labour by Keir Starmer for "repeated breaches of discipline" ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

Starmer suspends rebellious MPs

Rachael Maskell, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Brian Leishman have confirmed their suspensions.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Keir Starmer suspends three rebel MPs – report

The Labour leader has suspended Brian Leishman, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Chris Hinchcliff, according to the Times.

Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025

Brian Leishman loses Labour whip amid 'clear out' of rebel MPs

LABOUR rebel Brian Leishman has reportedly lost the party whip amid a clear out of MPs by Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2025

Keir Starmer removes Labour whip from four ‘persistent rebel’ MPs

Rachael Maskell, Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman and Chris Hinchliff pushed out and three trade envoys lose roles

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025

Two Scottish Labour MPs among 39 remaining welfare cut rebels – see full list

A REBELLION is brewing on Keir Starmer’s planned cuts to disability welfare – see the full list of the signed-up rebels ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2025

Scottish Labour MP not 'proud' of Starmer's first year in charge amid disability cuts

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has admitted he is not “proud” of the first year of Keir Starmer’s Government amid an internal party row over looming…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2025

‘It breaks my heart’: how a refinery closure is hitting jobs and politics

In the second in a series, the Guardian looks at how Grangemouth struggles as Reform UK hopes to win votes

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025

Labour partially U-turn on benefits cuts in bid to win over rebel MPs

The Labour Government has partially U-turned on its cuts to welfare in a bid to appease rebel MPs

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2025

Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel on UK welfare reform – see the full list

MORE than 100 Labour MPs have lined up to oppose the UK Government’s proposed changes to disability benefits ...

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Ministers should apologise to oil and gas workers who have lost jobs, Tories say

Andrew Bowie cites figures which suggest tens of thousands of jobs in Scotland could go as part of Labour’s green transition.

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Jeremy Corbyn to table Chilcot-style Gaza inquiry bill in the Commons

JEREMY Corbyn will table legislation for a Chilcot-style public inquiry into the UK’s role in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza ...

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Gaza crisis worsening says Starmer, as minister admits UK response not enough

Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer was heckled by Labour MPs who urged further sanctions against Israel.

International Business Times · May 11, 2025

Scottish Refinery Closure Spells Trouble For Green Transition

Andrew Petersen is a third-generation oil refinery worker from a small, industrial Scottish town.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Anas Sarwar blames SNP and Tories for Grangemouth job losses

ANAS Sarwar has claimed the SNP and Tories are to blame for job losses at Grangemouth oil refinery after he was challenged on previous promises he…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Grangemouth closure risks fuel shortages and rationing, MP claims

MINISTERS have been warned that the closure of Scotland’s last oil refinery risks fuel shortages and even rationing.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Tories lose 15 councils amid Reform’s local elections surge

Reform was the main beneficiary of the Conservative collapse, winning more than 600 seats and taking control of 10 local authorities.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Reform sweep to victory across councils in local elections

The party has taken control of seven local councils, winning hundreds of seats across localities from Durham to Kent.

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