Karl Turner has had the Labour whip restored on a “probationary basis” after apologising for “the offence I may have caused colleagues” following public disagreements about Government plans to curb jury trials.
The MP for Hull East said he acknowledged his approach to voicing concerns over the proposals had been “overly robust” at times and he had given the chief whip “assurances as to my future conduct”.
Mr Turner was suspended from Labour under Sir Keir Starmer’s administration after publicly criticising Government policy, including its proposals to restrict jury trials.
In a statement which he described as “agreed”, he said: “I want to take this opportunity to apologise and reflect on the offence I may have caused colleagues in recent months.”
He added: “With the Party under new leadership and a renewed approach to managing differences of opinion, I am keen to move forward positively and draw a line under this episode.
“Following discussions with the Government Chief Whip, Karl Turner MP has had the Labour whip restored on a probationary basis.
A Labour Party spokesperson said: “The Chief Whip welcomes Karl Turner’s constructive engagement and his acknowledgement that aspects of his behaviour, actions and public comments fell short of the standards expected of Labour MPs.
“We welcome his public apology and the undertakings he has given regarding his future conduct.
“We now look forward to moving ahead positively, with Karl Turner continuing to contribute as a Labour MP.”