Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 14:48 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
MPs who defied the whip in a vote on an inquiry into the PM allegedly misleading parliament have escaped suspension. BBC reports that 13 MPs voted against the government, while The Independent does not specify the number.
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