Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suspended four MPs from Labour over repeated breaches of party discipline. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Rachael Maskell have had the party whip removed, meaning the MPs will sit as independents in the House of Commons.

Labour suspended four of its Members of Parliament in Britain for breaking party discipline following a large-scale rebellion over welfare cuts this month. Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell confirmed their suspensions,

The suspensions will be seen as an attempt to restore discipline following a number of rebellions that has forced the government into U-turns.