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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three Labour MPs suspended for breaches of party discipline
Sir Keir Starmer has suspended at least three MPs for repeated breaches of party discipline, Sky News understands. Brian Leishman, Chris Hinchliff and Neil Duncan-Jordan have lost the whip, meaning they are no longer part of Labour's parliamentary party and will sit as independent MPs. A fourth MP, Rachel Maskell, is currently in meetings with party whips. All four had voted against the government's welfare reforms earlier this month. However, it's understood this isn't the only reason behind the decision. Over 100 MPs had initially rebelled against the plan to cut personal independent payments (pip). Ultimately 47 voted against the bill's third reading, after it was watered down significantly in the face of backlash. The three suspended MPs were all newly elected in 2024. Mr Hinchliff, for North East Hertfordshire, told local media in June that he was willing to lose the whip over the welfare reforms. He also proposed a series of amendments to the flagship planning and infrastructure criticising the government's approach. Mr Duncan-Jordan, the MP for Poole, led a rebellion against the cut to the winter fuel payments while Alloa and Grangemouth MP Mr Leishman has been critical of the government's position on Gaza. In a statement, Mr Duncan-Jordan told Sky News that he understood speaking out against benefit cuts would "come at a cost" but said he "couldn't support making disabled people poorer". He added: "Although I've been suspended from the Parliamentary Labour Party today, I've been part of the Labour and trade union movement for 40 years and remain as committed as ever to its values. "To my constituents: it's business as usual. I remain your hardworking local MP, I will continue to take up your concerns and speak up for Poole." Mr Leishman echoed that sentiment, saying that despite his suspension he is "a proud Labour member" and remains "committed to the party". "I firmly believe that it is not my duty as an MP to make people poorer, especially those that have suffered because of austerity and its dire consequences," he said. "It is the honour of my life to be the MP for Alloa and Grangemouth, and my priority remains representing and fighting for constituents, whether they voted for me or not." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the latest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
New arrest made after 'execution-style' killing
Another person has been arrested in connection with what detectives described as an "execution-style killing" last year. Mustapha Jatta, 30, died from gunshot wounds after being found critically injured by police in Kings Langley, near Watford, at about 00:33 BST on 17 September. Hertfordshire Police said they had arrested six others in recent weeks in connection to the death. A seventh man, a 25-year-old from London, 25, has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Det Insp Adam Bridges, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "We remain focused and committed to doing all we can to identify anyone who may have played a part in Mustapha's murder. "We have arrested a total of seven people in the last two weeks and we will continue our efforts to seek justice for Mustapha's family, friends and loved ones." Another five people had been arrested in October. Nobody been charged over the death of the father, who was from Nottingham and was found in Railway Terrace in the village. Police believed he had arranged to meet people in a white Volkswagen Golf. The car was thought to have "fled the scene at speed" along Railway Terrace and Primrose Hill, before it was discovered on fire in Furtherfield, Abbots Langley - about 2.8 miles (4.5km) away, at about 00:45. In June, the charity Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for information that would lead to a conviction. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Six arrests made over 'execution-style' killing Murder investigation launched after shots heard Hertfordshire Police
BBC News
9 hours ago
- BBC News
Further arrest after 'execution-style' killing in Kings Langley
Another person has been arrested in connection with what detectives described as an "execution-style killing" last Jatta, 30, died from gunshot wounds after being found critically injured by police in Kings Langley, near Watford, at about 00:33 BST on 17 September. Hertfordshire Police said they had arrested six others in recent weeks in connection to the death.A seventh man, a 25-year-old from London, 25, has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. Det Insp Adam Bridges, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: "We remain focused and committed to doing all we can to identify anyone who may have played a part in Mustapha's murder."We have arrested a total of seven people in the last two weeks and we will continue our efforts to seek justice for Mustapha's family, friends and loved ones."Another five people had been arrested in been charged over the death of the father, who was from Nottingham and was found in Railway Terrace in the village. Police believed he had arranged to meet people in a white Volkswagen car was thought to have "fled the scene at speed" along Railway Terrace and Primrose Hill, before it was discovered on fire in Furtherfield, Abbots Langley - about 2.8 miles (4.5km) away, at about 00: June, the charity Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for information that would lead to a conviction. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
11 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Archaeological dig at St Albans pub 'huge success'
An archaeologist has hailed an archaeological dig open to the public as a "huge success".As part of the redevelopment of the Rose & Crown pub in St Albans, an excavation was opened to visitors between Friday and the dig, volunteers from St Albans Museums found pottery from medieval and Roman times, which members of the public could then see up close while visiting the Tom Lucas said: "It's just given people a chance to see it happening and to understand the planning process and then the excavation process- it's the museum's mission to share this with everybody, I think it's been a huge success." He noted that some of the Roman materials found during the dig, such as pottery, tesserae and painted wall plaster, had not been found in that part of the city the site, a handling table was set up where visitors could see material after it was were also invited to learn how to wash pieces of pottery that had been 2,400 people visited the dig over the four-day period. Mr Lucas will now write a report on the team's findings, which will be considered as part of the planning said: "Planning archaeology is not usually seen in this way, it's not hidden, it's just usually on construction sites."People don't really see it going on, but it's happening all around us all the time because it's enshrined in our planning policy. So it's good that it's been seen and everybody enjoyed it." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Slump in Gino D'Acampo's wealth since being axed by ITV revealed as shamed chef plots new life abroad
GINO D'Acampo's earnings have dropped by over £150,000 after he was axed by ITV. The channel cut ties with him in February after allegations of inappropriate behaviour. 4 New documents filed at Companies House show net assets of £195,999 for the financial year ending in April, compared to £352,534 in 2024. The shamed chef faced a considerable loss in earnings, with cash intake of £199k - down from £704k the year before. It comes after The Sun told how the former This Morning telly cook is relaunching his brand in Australia amid his UK woes. The Italian, 48, is launching 'multiple work projects', including two new restaurants and a culinary tech platform, 11,000 miles from his Hertfordshire mansion, which is now on the market for £4.2million. Last week Gino's representative said: 'He loves Australia a lot - the people, culture, cleanliness and environment.' While Gino will keep a base in the UK, he will be spending increasing amounts of time Down Under over the next two years as he also sets up a new cookware range for the international market. A source added: 'Gino has had a fantastic career over here - and still has an incredibly loyal fanbase. 'But it's been made clear to him that TV opportunities over here are few and far between in the wake of recent allegations, and that's frustrating. 'While Gino has always denied any wrongdoing, he's a pragmatist and knows it's time for new adventures. 'He's been inundated with offers Down Under following a really successful tour there. Gino D'Acampo slammed for 'highly inappropriate' cooking video as fans say 'that's disturbing and upsetting' 'He spent some time in Australia a few years ago, and loved it. He still has a large social media following and plans to capitalise on that in the next stage of his career.' The source said the star will be launching two new restaurants in Australia and will split his time between there and the UK for the next two years. His wife of 22 years, Jessica, and their three children will remain in Britain. The source added: 'But if all goes well, Australia is a full-time option.' 4 4
