Chuka Umunna pulls out of Labour leadership contest

Shadow business secretary had been favourite to succeed Ed Miliband as Labour leader

Chuka Umunna
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Chuka Umunna has announced his withdrawal from the Labour leadership race in a move that has surprised party members and political commentators.

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