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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 29 MIN

Is Keir Starmer "bold and brave" to suspend rebels?

from Daily Politics from the New Statesman

On Wednesday, the prime minister removed the whip from the group of MPs for breaches of discipline. The group of MPs have persistently rebelled against the Labour leader.The government are also reckoning with a revelation that leaked information compromised the safety of Afghans who supported the British military, and inflation has risen higher than expected.Plus: Labour introduce plans to lower the voting age to 16.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, George Eaton and Will Dunn to discuss.READWhy Keir Starmer has purged Labour rebels again - George EatonLISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download the New Statesman appMORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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