Chuka Umunna joins Lib Dems after quitting Change UK

Remainer MP admits he was wrong to think a new party would thrive

Chuka Umunna
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Chuka Umunna, the former Labour and Change UK MP has joined the Liberal Democrats.

In a statement, the Remainer MP said he wanted to be “at the forefront” of “a progressive and internationalist movement” in British politics.

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