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Labour MP Karl Turner suspended from party after speaking out against Keir Starmer's government

Karl Turner defied party lines by voting against the Government's jury trial reforms in January and was suspended for his conduct, the Chief Whip confirmed.

  • Labour MP Karl Turner has had the party whip suspended, marking a significant development for the prominent Government critic.
  • Earlier this year, Turner voted with Conservatives to oppose Government plans restricting jury trials, breaking ranks on the 'controversial' policy.
  • The MP stated he has not been formally notified of the removal, saying journalists informed him before the party did.
  • Turner's persistent criticism of the Government now places his status and future within the party in significant question.
  • The suspension reflects deeper conflict within Labour over policy and legislative votes, with Turner's defection signaling ongoing internal party tensions.
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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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