England lags behind rest of world by allowing greyhound racing, MPs told Exclusive: Thousands of dogs killed as claims of illegal drug doping and cruelty increase pressure on government for ban The Independent UK · Apr 15
Government unsure how many NHS staff will be affected by immigration changes Labour announced proposed changes to immigration rules last year The Independent UK · Feb 2
Labour MPs plan to oppose move to restrict protest at animal testing sites Campaigners warn proposals being voted on in Commons are threat to ‘long and legitimate history’ of peaceful action The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Labour MP pressures government to ban foxhunting for good with private member’s bill Exclusive: Parliament-based campaigners to set out ‘gold-standard’ reforms including banning trail-hunting The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025
Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans Significant divisions exposed within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposals The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
Starmer said to be facing plots to oust him, as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs The new intake of Labour parliamentarians are among those said to be discussing the mechanics of a future coup, according to reports. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025
Starmer reportedly facing plots to oust him as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs New intake of Labour parliamentarians among those allegedly discussing mechanics of future coup The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Remaining four ‘rebel’ Labour MPs have whip restored Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell are last of series of penalised backbenchers to return to the party The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025
Benefit fraud crackdown should not see claimants ‘de-banked’ – minister Several MPs urged the Government to consider widening the role of an independent person, whose job will be to keep ministers’ new powers in check. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
MP calls for companies to pay tax for AI bots used to replace workers Neil Duncan-Jordan (Poole) says measure could shore up employment and protect Treasury revenues. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025
Labour restores whip to two more child benefit cap rebels John McDonnell and Apsana Begum were among last still suspended for July 2024 rebellion The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025
Britons ‘under attack’ on 52-boat flotilla heading to Gaza The Global Sumud Flotilla said ‘drones launched explosives and gases on boats’ earlier this week. The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
The inside story of how Starmer seized back control of Labour – but with a risk NEWS ANALYSIS: As the long summer recess approached, the PM dramatically suspended four Labour MPs to reassert his authority. Political editor David Maddox looks at how events unfolded and what it means through the eyes of those involved The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025
The Guardian view on Labour’s control freakery: the party once tolerated dissent. Now it treats it as treason Editorial: The problem isn’t disunity – it’s policy. Sir Keir Starmer dodges popular economic solutions and confuses control for leadership The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 Keir Starmer says he will not be ‘deflected’ from plans by repeat rebel MPs The Prime Minister said he had to deal with people who repeatedly break the whip.
The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025 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
Evening Standard · 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.
International Business Times · 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.
Evening Standard · Jul 16, 2025 Starmer suspends rebellious MPs Rachael Maskell, Neil Duncan-Jordan and Brian Leishman have confirmed their suspensions.
Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025 Who are the 47 Labour MPs who rebelled in the welfare reforms vote? Mother of the House Diane Abbott, former minister Dawn Butler, and Andy McDonald were among those who voted against the Government.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 Ministers face fresh challenge to welfare reforms in Wednesday votes Labour MP for York Central Rachael Maskell accused the Government of being ‘stubborn’ in its welfare reform efforts.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2025 The Starmtrooper rebellion: welfare bill showed Labour’s new MPs have minds of their own It was wrongly assumed 2024’s intake would do as they were told. Now there are fears they have a taste for disobedience
The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2025 Labour vote to give themselves power to spy on people's bank accounts LABOUR have voted to give ministers powers to snoop on benefit claimants' bank accounts in a move branded “Orwellian levels of mass…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 26, 2025 Labour MPs rebel over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants Keir Starmer faces a revolt from Labour MPs over plans to raid people's bank accounts and cancel driving licences as part of a crackdown on benefits…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025 Starmer faces Labour revolt over plan to raid bank accounts of benefit claimants Welfare fraud bill would allow funds to be taken from bank accounts and driving licences to be cancelled