As a fervent admirer of Charles Stewart Parnell, Redmond became Parnell's party whip. |
On Sunday Labour withdrew the party whip from both peers, pending an inquiry. |
Despite the party whip, 36 Labour MPs voted against the 42-day detention bill. |
Following McMillan-Scott's stand, Timothy Kirkhope, leader of the Conservative MEPs, withdrew the party whip. |
Yet they will refuse to stand on behalf of their constituents because they will have to go against their party whip. |
They can again enjoy the small pleasures and courtesies that accompany a local VIP, with neither the party whip, nor the leader's office spoiling the day. |