Disbelief as Keir Starmer starts suspending MPs from the Labour Party

July 16th, 2025

It was announced a short while ago that the following MPs were being suspended from the Labour Party for "persistent rebellions".

The four MPs are:

  • Rachael Maskell
  • Neil Duncan-Jordan
  • Brian Leishman
  • Chris Hinchliff

Many people, including MPs, are wondering what Keir Starmer is thinking.

Robert Peston has posted: "Labour veteran on Starmer’s latest wave of removing whip from rebel MPs: 'expelling Rachael Maskell is like expelling Mother Theresa. They are crackers".

Peter Stefanovic has posted: "BREAKING: Rachael Maskell has become the fourth Labour MP to be suspended from Keir Starmer's party today. Just listen to her impassioned speech and tell me she deserved this. What on earth is the PM thinking?"

Sienna Rodgers has posted: "Suspending three MPs you selected as new Labour candidates is quite something!"

John McDonnell has praised Neil Duncan-Jordan's speech: "What a considered and dignified response from Neil Duncan Jordan to his suspension from the Labour Whip. Speaking up for his constituents & following his conscience are the crimes he committed."

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