Fifteen Labour MPs have rebelled against the government by voting in favour of launching an investigation into Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over his appointment of Lord Peter Mandelson. The motion, which sought to refer Sir Keir to the Privileges Committee, was ultimately rejected by 223 votes to 335, a majority of 112.
Full List of Rebels
Emma Lewell, MP for South Shields, was among those who disobeyed orders to reject the motion. She was joined in the aye lobby by her party colleagues:
- Kate Osborne (Jarrow and Gateshead East)
- Cat Smith (Lancaster and Wyre)
- Luke Myer (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
- Grahame Morris (Easington)
- Mary Kelly Foy (City of Durham)
However, Ms Smith also voted against the motion, which could indicate a formal abstention.
Other Labour MPs who supported the motion include:
- Apsana Begum (Poplar and Limehouse)
- Richard Burgon (Leeds East)
- Ian Byrne (Liverpool West Derby)
- Imran Hussain (Bradford East)
- Brian Leishman (Alloa and Grangemouth)
- Rebecca Long Bailey (Salford)
- Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough and Thornby East)
- John McDonnell (Hayes and Harlington)
- Nadia Whittome (Nottingham East)
Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East), who recently lost the Labour whip, also voted in favour of the motion.
Outcome
Overall, the motion was rejected by 223 to 335, a majority of 112. The rebellion comes amid ongoing controversy over the appointment of Lord Mandelson, with the Tories calling for a full inquiry into the matter.
