Labour MP Suspended Over Jury Trial Stance

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Europe News today? AI-powered European coverage. Labour MP Carl Turner, a barrister from Kingston upon Hall East, just got hit with a suspension of the Labour Whip. He's been a vocal opponent of the government's push to limit jury trials in certain cases. Turner says he's shocked and led down, especially since he's been loyal to the party since joining at age 13. In his statement, Turner points out this is the first time in 16 years as an MP that he's gone against the Whip, and only on this jury issue. He wrote to the Chief Whip through his solicitor demanding a full explanation, insisting the move stems straight from his criticism of the reforms. Turner's stance has stirred things up as he's led a resistance against the courts and tribunals bill. He abstained from an early vote and plans amendments to gut the parts that will let single judges handle cases with sentences up to three years, while magistrates take on up to two years. He's even threatened to quit and force a by-election over it.

1:00Beyond juries, Turner's raised eyebrows with digs at party figures, like calling a top-aid to the Prime Minister Mick Swindle and questioning a phone. FEPH STORY He also regrets an interview with a campaigner who ran against the Labour MP, saying he'd skip it now if he knew more. The Whip Suspension will give review later, but Turner's holding firm on his principles while bowing to men fences and helped fix the justice system. Under this Labour government, his majority in the last election was nearly 4,000 over reform UK, so he's not going anywhere quiet.