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More Labour frontbenchers could resign in protest against “spy cops” Bill

Dan Carden sent a shock resignation letter to Sir Keir Starmer earlier today.

Jack Peat by Jack Peat
2020-10-15 16:51
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Rumours are emerging that more frontbench Labour MPs could resign in protest against the so-called “spy cops” Bill.

According to reports from Tom Harwood the shadow employment rights minister Andy McDonald could follow Dan Carden’s lead in offering his resignation.

Earlier today the Liverpool Walton MP sent shockwaves through the party after he wrote to party leader Sir Keir Starmer, offering to resign as shadow financial secretary to the Treasury over the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) Bill.

As a matter of conscience, I must vote against the #CHISBill tonight.

I have offered my resignation from Labour’s frontbench.https://t.co/lsCa7jz3FT pic.twitter.com/x9ieefYdWa

— Dan Carden MP (@DanCardenMP) October 15, 2020

“Matter of conscience”

Mr Carden said that, as a “matter of conscience”, he would vote against the Bill later on Thursday, saying the legislation sets “dangerous new precedents” on the rule of law and civil liberties.

The Bill would grant wide-ranging legal rights to undercover agents to commit crimes in the course of their work.

Mr Carden said in his letter that he intended to vote against the Bill, thereby breaking the party whip to abstain.

“In these circumstances, I am offering my resignation from your front bench.

“On this occasion I am resolute that as a matter of conscience I must use my voice and my vote on behalf of my constituents to object to legislation that sets dangerous new precedents on the rule of law and civil liberties in this country.

“At the second reading, I followed the party whip to abstain in the hope that I could work constructively to shift the party’s position towards opposing the bill at third reading.

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“It is now clear that this has not been possible.

“Deep concerns”

“We have spoken at length on these matters and I know you have settled on yours and the party’s position from your own experience and with sincerity.

“You will understand that as a Liverpool MP and trade unionist, I share the deep concerns about this legislation from across the labour movement, human rights organisations, and so many who have suffered the abuse of state power, from blacklisted workers to the Hillsborough families and survivors.”

He said he fully supported the Labour leader, adding: “My focus now and in the months ahead will remain on representing by Liverpool Walton constituency and fighting for the people of my city as we face the huge challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic.”

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