Former shadow chancellor John McDonell among Labour MPs who have had whip suspended for six months
Seven Labour MPs have been suspended from the parliamentary party after voting against the government on a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap, the Guardian understands.
Keir Starmer suffered his first rebellion the Scottish National party brought an amendment to throw out the measure, which has been widely criticised by child poverty charities and campaigners.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Former shadow chancellor John McDonell among Labour MPs who have had whip suspended for six months Seven Labour MPs have been suspended from the parliamentary party after voting against the government on a motion to scrap the two-child benefit cap, the Guardian understands.Keir Starmer suffered his first rebellion the Scottish National party brought an amendment to throw out the measure, which has been widely criticised by child poverty charities and campaigners. Continue reading…