Labour MP Suspended for Criticizing Starmer, Vows to Fight

0:00On March 31st, a labor backbenture named Turner just got suspended from the party whip after non-stop digs at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies. He's been the loudest voice against plans to tweak jury trials in England and Wales, calling them straight up dumb last year. Now he'll sit in Parliament as an independent. This comes after multiple written warnings for his pattern of behavior, according to party insiders. Lately, Turner questioned the story about Morgan McSweeney, Starmer's ex-chief of staff, having his phone stolen last October. He posted online doubting and happened, with no proof and kept pushing the angle. The breaking point was an interview last week with activist Jody McIntyre, where Turner trashed McSweeney with strong language and claimed he's still, pulling strings behind the scenes. Even allies were stunned, calling it the final straw that turned everyone off. There's no newbie. He's a former barrister elected in 2010, served in Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet, and won re-election in 2024.

1:02With 43.8% of the vote, and a majority of 3920 votes. Party sources say the suspension isn't just about the phone comments and stays under review. Turner's bowed not to back down, even hinting at forcing a bi-election if they boot him for good.