Umunna made Independent Group spokesman

Chuka Umunna made Independent Group spokesman

Former Labour MP Chuka Umunna has been named as the spokesman for the new Independent Group of MPs.

The Streatham MP is one of eight former Labour members to join the breakaway group, alongside three Conservatives.Mr Umunna said the group would"draw on all the talents and experiences of our group" but as it was not a political party, it would not have a leader. The group says it aims to"change politics" and offer voters"a proper alternative to the broken politics being offered by the main political parties".

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