Independent Group of MPs to become political party
The Independent Group of MPs has applied to become a political party to take part in European elections in May if they go ahead.The government has warned that unless the EU withdrawal agreement is approved later, the UK risks having to take part in May's European Parliament polls.If MPs reject the terms of the UK's withdrawal for the third time later, the UK will have until 12 April to come up with an alternative way forward for Brexit.
If the elections watchdog approves its application and the polls go ahead, it said it would field a substantial number of candidates from backgrounds outside of politics to try and"shake up the two-party system". "It is real opportunity," she said."The country is crying out for someone to lead and say we can just stay."
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