Change UK to launch European election campaign
A number of parties have begun launching their campaigns for the European Parliamentary elections after Theresa May agreed a Brexit delay until 31 October with the EU.
The Independent Group was formed after eight Labour MPs and three Tory MPs left their parties in February. In March, the group applied to become a party with the name Change UK and was given approval in April, meaning they could field candidates in the European elections.Heidi Allen, who had been a member of the Conservative Party, is interim leader of Change UK
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