"Karl Turner, the MP for Hull East, had the Labour whip removed over recent comments about colleagues that have been described as 'uncollegiate', rather than his criticism of government policy."
"In a post on X, Turner said he had not had 'any notification from the whips' about his suspension, adding it seemed 'journalists have been told but I have not'."
"Government sources have told the BBC that Turner has had previous written warnings, but the decision to suspend the whip will be kept under review."
Karl Turner, the MP for Hull East, has been suspended from the Labour parliamentary party after making comments deemed uncollegiate. The suspension is not related to his frequent criticisms of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies, including proposed reforms to jury trials. Turner expressed surprise at the lack of notification regarding his suspension, stating that journalists were informed before him. Previous written warnings had been issued to Turner, and the decision to suspend the whip will be reviewed.
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