Labour reinstates four rebel MPs after seven-month suspension

Rebecca Long-Bailey, Richard Burgon, Ian Byrne and Imran Hussain allowed back in - but not John McDonnell

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Labour readmits four MPs suspended for rebelling

But three other MPs - John McDonnell, Apsana Begum and Zarah Sultana - remain suspended.
BBC News - 1h
Labour MPs set up group to focus on threat posed by Reform UK

New initiative will scrutinise the policies of the right-wing populist party
Financial Times - 1d
Reform MP who assaulted woman will not face suspension, says deputy leader

James McMurdock, who did not publicly disclose before election his conviction 18 years ago, meets party vetting standards. A Reform MP who was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend 18 years ago ...
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Belgium to form government after seven months of negotiations

The coalition government will be led by the conservative New Flemish Alliance party’s Bart De Wever. Five Belgian parties struck a coalition deal on Friday to form a new government headed by the ...
The Guardian - 4d
'No easy routes' to growth, Reeves tells Labour MPs

It comes after the chancellor hinted the government would back a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
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Reeves to tell Labour MPs to back growth strategy

UK chancellor expected to support Heathrow airport expansion despite concerns over environmental impact
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Are ‘Magnificent Seven’ bonds now worth buying after months-long selloff?

With yields on the 30-year Treasury bond at their highest level in a year, the so-called Magnificent Seven group’s outstanding bonds are offering juicy returns to start the new year and may be a ...
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Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices

Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang region
Financial Times - Jan. 7

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