Fury As Mp Jokes About Cockler Tragedy ; Tory Leader Withdraws Party Whip After 'Tasteless' Quip Shocks Diners

Daily Mail › February 26, 2004

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A TORY MP was slapped down last night for publicly joking about the Chinese cockle picker tragedy.

Party leader Michael Howard said he was withdrawing the Conservative whip from Ann Winterton after she refused to apologise and withdraw her comments.

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Fury As Mp Jokes About Cockler Tragedy ; Tory Leader Withdraws Party Whip After 'Tasteless' Quip Shocks Diners

Mrs Winterton, who was sacked from the shadow cabinet two years ago for another 'joke...

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