Independent Group

Chuka Umunna Named 'Group Spokesperson' Of Breakaway 'Independent Group' Of MPs

The group has no formal leader but ex-Labour frontbencher's title suggests prominent role.
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Chris Williamson: Labour MP Condemned For Saying Party Is 'Too Apologetic' Over Anti-Semitism

"This is what I have left behind. It’s toxic," said the Independent Group's Luciana Berger.
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How The Independent Group Can Set Themselves Up For Electoral Success

When leaving a major political party, politicians leave behind more than old friends and colleagues, they say goodbye to the well-oiled party machine; an existing infrastructure, campaign tools, and data.
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Gavin Shuker Picked As 'Convener' Of The Independent Group Of MPs

But the Tory and Labour defectors have not picked a formal leader.
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What Brexit And The Independent Group Tell Us About The End Of Consensus Politics

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Labour Defections Are Letting The Tories Off The Hook

While the battle for the soul of Labour rages on, The Independent Group are dragging attention away from something we all agree on – preventing a catastrophic no-deal Brexit
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Does The Independent Group Really Break The Westminster Mould? Forgive Me For Feeling Cynical

When you’ve got a former Labour MP who somehow dredges up the words ‘funny-tinged’ when she’s discussing voters from ethnic minorities, I reckon a hefty dollop of scepticism is definitely required.
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Labour 'Moving Towards' Backing A Second Brexit Referendum, Says John McDonnell

Shadow chancellor offers ray of hope for anti-Brexit campaigners.
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#150 - That Independent Spirit (With Gavin Shuker MP)

Westminster finally saw the splintering of the two main parties this week, with both Conservative and Labour MPs coming together to form the Independent Group. MP Gavin Shuker took the HuffPost UK Politics team behind the story.
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So You Want To Vote For The Independent Group? Here’s What Needs To Happen First

Is parliament set for a new party?
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