Several Labour MPs face potential suspension after defying party orders to vote against cutting the winter fuel allowance for pensioners. This follows a previous rebellion in July, raising concerns about internal divisions within the party.
John McDonnellduring his short tenure. The first rebellion saw seven MPs defy the party whip in July to vote in favour of an SNP motion
Despite being suspended from the Labour Party over their rebellion on the King’s Speech debate, the MPs, who are currently listed as independents, were still expected to vote along government lines as part of the probation that could see them reinstated to the party.The Chief Whip could decide to keep the MPs on a rolling suspension rather than expel them entirely amid concerns the left-wing group could ally themselves with Jeremy Corbyn’s alliance of pro-Gaza independents.
If the party whips deal with him the same way the July rebels were treated, he faces being suspended from the party for up to six months. Those who missed the vote have reportedly been stripped of potential privileges and warned about their future conduct in a letter sent by the whips, according toThe winter fuel allowance is an annual tax-free payment worth between £200 and £300 which is designed to help pensioners cover their heating bills.
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