Four Labour MPs suspended for rebelling on welfare have the whip restored

Rachael Maskell, the Labour MP for York Central is among those who have had the whip restored by the party (UK Parliament/PA) - (PA Media)

Four Labour MPs suspended for repeatedly rebelling against the Government have had the whip restored.

Neil Duncan-Jordan, Chris Hinchliff, Brian Leishman and Rachael Maskell will no longer sit as independents in the Commons following a review of their recent conduct, Labour sources said.