Why Keir Starmer has purged Labour rebels again
By removing the whip from four ringleaders, No 10 has sent a warning over looming future revolts.
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George Eaton
George Eaton is the New Statesman's senior editor (politics). He writes the Morning Call political briefing three times a week and contributes columns, features, interviews and leaders.
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