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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Starmer’s judgement under fresh scrutiny as another Labour peer he appointed is suspended

Sir Keir Starmer’s judgement is under fresh scrutiny after serious questions emerged over the suitability of two more Labour peers he recently appointed to the House of Lords.

The newly ennobled Lord Joe Docherty of Milngavie, who was nominated by the prime minister, was stripped of the party whip on Saturday, pending an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour at a sixth form college.

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