Labour Suspends UK MPs Who Led Welfare Reforms Rebellion

Labour suspended four of its Members of Parliament for breaking party discipline following a large-scale rebellion over welfare cuts earlier this month.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, Rachael Maskell and Chris Hinchcliff confirmed their suspensions on Wednesday afternoon, arguing they were representing their constituents in opposing cuts to disability benefits. A person familiar with the matter said all four had the whip suspended for repeated breaches of party discipline.