Published 2 years ago

Labour frontbencher Sam Tarry sacked after appearing on picket line during rail strike

Summary by Ground News

A Labour MP has been removed from the party's frontbench by Sir Keir Starmer after appearing on the picket line during a rail strike. Sam Tarry, the MP Ilford South and shadow transport minister, was this morning at Euston station along with striking rail workers. He told Sky News the way the government was treating rail workers was disgusting. Labour frontbenchers were banned from joining picket lines during last month's strikes.

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BBC News

Starmer sacks spokesman who backed rail strikes

Sam Tarry defied Sir Keir Starmer by joining striking rail workers on the picket line.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Shadow ministers question Labour’s stance on strikes after Tarry sacking

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2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Labour MP sacked by Starmer after defying order not to join rail strike picket line

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Daily Express

Furious Starmer wields axe as shadow minister SACKED after joining rail strike picket line

SIR KEIR STARMER has sacked shadow minister Sam Tarry after he defied orders not to attend today's rail strike.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

Labour frontbencher sacked after giving interviews on rail strike picket line

Shadow transport minister Sam Tarry breached "collective responsibility" rules, and has been "removed" as a result, the party confirmed - but the decision sparked an immediate backlash

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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