Umunna’s decision to quit Labour and form new Independent Group divides constituents
The 40-year-old has been MP for Streatham in south London since 2010
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“Hugely disappointing” Labour resignations “risking a Tory Government”
This morning’s resignations by seven Labour MPs has dealt a blow to Jeremy Corbyn's hopes of entering 10 Downing Street. The split is seen as similar to the 'gang of four' who broke away to set up the SDP in the 80s. The MPs who have left to sit as ...
Corbyn calls for Labour defectors to submit themselves to by elections
Jeremy Corbyn has called for Labour defectors to submit themselves to by elections after they quit the party to start a rival group. Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gape, Gavin Shuker and Anne Coffey announced they were resigning today and will sit in Parliament as the Independent Group. ...
Britain braced for political chasm as Tories and Labour face splits
Britain is facing the sort of political chasm not seen since the start of the 20th century in the run-up to Brexit D-Day. Seven Labour MPs today quit the party to sit as an independent group in the House of Commons. Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gape, ...
Labour MP Richard Burgon wins £30K damages from The Sun for this ridiculous antisemitism ‘slur’
Labour MP Richard Burgon has won £30,000 damages from The Sun newspaper over a ridiculous story the newspaper ran with a Nazi “slur” about the Shadow Justice Secretary. MP Richard Burgon who has been outspoken against antisemitism said he would be using the payout to fund an internship for a ...
This is what Labour’s amendment says and how it gives parliament and the public a way through on Brexit
"It is time for Labour's alternative plan to take centre stage, while keeping all options on the table, including the option of a public vote."
Latest polling data shows Labour and Conservatives are “neck and neck”
The latest polling data has put the Conservatives and Labour neck and neck in the race for 10 Downing Street. ICM Research puts Labour one point ahead of the Tories with 40 per cent of the vote. Corbyn's party has increased their share by two points while Theresa May's Conservatives ...
Sound expert raises mic concerns as Labour lodge complaint over BBC treatment of Diane Abbott
A sound expert has claimed Diane Abbott’s microphone was deliberately turned down and the others turned up during her Question Time appearance on the BBC. Producer Martyn Ware says the volume was decreased to make her sound weaker and to make it more difficult for her to defend herself. The accusations ...
Up to 100 Labour MPs set to pivot to second referendum
Up to 100 Labour MPs are set to pivot to a second referendum today, according to Sky News reports. Deputy political editor Beth Rigby posted last night that Labour politicians are set to pile the pressure on Jeremy Corbyn to make a second referendum his Plan B if his vote ...