The Independent Group: the start of a new era in British politics?

Formation of breakaway Independent Group described as ‘seismic’ shift

Ann Coffey and Chuka Umunna
Ann Coffey and Chuka Umunna arrive at press conference to announce their resignation
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The formation of the new Independent Group by breakaway Labour MPs - and now three Tory defectors - is dominating the headlines.

Sarah Wollaston, Heidi Allen and Anna Soubry have written a joint letter to Theresa May to confirm their departure from the Conservative Party to join the new splinter group.

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