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Novara FM: Not Westminster’s Whipping Boys w/ Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram

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Empowering MPs Through Whip System Reform

The chapter explores the radical proposition of abolishing the whip system in Parliament while maintaining loyalty to the Labour Party, advocating for increased independence for Labour MPs. The speakers reflect on the welfare reform bill of 2015, highlighting the struggle between party loyalty and individual beliefs. Discussions also touch on the need for political reform, addressing issues of party unity, representation, and the call for a written constitution to protect against arbitrary decision-making.

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