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The Waugh Zone Friday February 22, 2019

The five things you need to know about politics today
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Dudley MP Ian Austin Reveals He Is Leaving Labour Party

But he has no plans to join the new Independent Group.
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Theresa May Rejects Claims By Tory Defectors She Has Abandoned 'Moderate' Politics

PM writes to Anna Soubry, Sarah Wollaston and Heidi Allen.
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Exclusive: The Independent Group Could Prop Up Theresa May's Government In Return For A Referendum On Her Deal

Defecting Labour and Tory MPs could replace the DUP as confidence and supply partners.
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The Waugh Zone Thursday February 21, 2019

The five things you need to know about politics today
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The Independent Group Has The Potential To Break The Political Glass Ceiling For Women – But Only If It Makes Feminist Policies A Priority

This collaboration is a symptom of outspoken women having been sidelined in mainstream politics for too long. But that is not necessarily the same thing as a determination to centre them.
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Labour Split 'Scabs' Will 'Regret It', Says Corbyn Ally Amid Claims Party May Shift Brexit Stance

Leadership "very close" to backing new "remain and reform" policy on Brexit, says MP.
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Breakaway MP Tried To Hack Labour Voter Database, Party Claims

But The Independent Group denies any wrongdoing.
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Derek Hatton Suspended From Labour 2 Days After Rejoining

It comes amid fears as many as 10 MPs are preparing to resign and join the new Independent Group.
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The Independent Group Shows MPs Must Start Listening To Their Constituents

One-way communication is disenfranchising many people who believe their voice will not be heard within the current system.
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