Labour axes controversial trigger ballots after backing election

Party to decide this week on fate of controversial MPs such as Keith Vaz and Chris Williamson. Labour has suspended the party’s controversial trigger ballots process, which could depose sitting MPs, after the party committed to supporting a general election. The move comes as the party’s national executive committee prepares for a key meeting this week. Members of the body will decide whether all sitting MPs, including NEC member Keith Vaz and leftwing campaigner Chris Williamson, wi