party whip

noun

Politics.

1. whip.

Word History and Origins

Origin of party whip¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Four MPs have had the party whip removed, meaning they will sit as independents in the House of Commons.

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He is one of four Labour MPs to have lost the party whip for breaching party discipline, meaning they will now sit as independents.

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However, McMurdock quitting the party whip means Reform now has four sitting MPs.

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But Sir Keir and his party whips will now be able to reassure anxious Labour MPs that they do listen to their complaints, even if they cannot address them in every area.

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The BBC has been told some potential rebels are being assured they won't lose the party whip if they abstain – or make themselves scarce – when the vote comes.

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