Jockey Seamus Heffernan, riding for powerhouse trainer Aidan O'Brien, has been handed a severe 13-day ban and a hefty fine for a whip violation during the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot 2024, casting a shadow over the prestigious meeting.
Two jockeys have been handed 32-day suspensions for excessive whip use, reigniting the debate over horse welfare in British horse racing. Read the full story.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has suspended 11 MPs who defied the party whip in a crucial Commons vote, signalling a no-tolerance approach to dissent.
Labour leader Keir Starmer is set to strip the party whip from at least three MPs following persistent rebellion, signalling a crackdown on dissent within the ranks.