- Labour MP Karl Turner has had the party whip suspended following his recent conduct.
- The suspension is understood to be due to his outspoken criticism of the government's plans to restrict jury trials, a policy he previously described as 'undemocratic'.
- Mr Turner, a barrister and former shadow attorney general, also abstained on the jury trial reforms during their second reading in the Commons.
- Additionally, he publicly questioned the circumstances surrounding the theft of Morgan McSweeney’s mobile phone, posting on social media, 'I don't believe McSwindle had his iPhone stolen'.
- While the chief whip Jonathan Reynolds reportedly informed him, Mr Turner claims he was not formally notified of his suspension, despite having previously threatened to quit if suspended.
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