party whip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of party whip
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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But the new angle here is that it’s actually leadership — heads of the party, plus party whips and caucus chairs — who are the stock pickers to watch.
From MarketWatch
Four MPs have had the party whip removed, meaning they will sit as independents in the House of Commons.
From BBC
He is one of four Labour MPs to have lost the party whip for breaching party discipline, meaning they will now sit as independents.
From BBC
However, McMurdock quitting the party whip means Reform now has four sitting MPs.
From BBC
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.
From BBC
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