Why is Starmer firing his MPs?
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Navigating Discipline and Dissent in Labour
This chapter examines the complex decisions made by Keir Starmer regarding the expulsion of certain MPs while aiming to accommodate backbenchers' concerns. It highlights the tensions between party discipline and the need for adaptation to government fiscal realities, with particular focus on the implications of Diane Abbott's controversial statements. The discussion reflects on the balance of power within the Labour Party, considering historical precedents and the current dynamics of political dissent.
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