Whip restored to four Labour MPs after rebellion

Four Labour MPs, including Chris Hinchliff, Neil Duncan-Jordan, Brian Leishman, and Rachael Maskell, had their whips restored after being suspended for rebelling against welfare reforms in the UK Parliament. The group rebelled against proposed cuts to welfare, undermining Prime Minister Keir Starmer's authority. Hinchliff, Duncan-Jordan, and Maskell expressed their gratitude for having the whip reinstated and vowed to continue serving their constituents and upholding Labour values. The move came amid concerns of potential tax increases in the upcoming budget, with Labour deputy leader Lucy Powell urging the government to adhere to its no-tax-hike pledge.