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If mainstream politics is to prevail again, centrists will have to become entryists
Labour is struggling to adjust to the changed circumstances of a new Tory government
Ex-Labour frontbencher and leading light of The Independent Group joins Vince Cable
The party’s formation heralded a much-needed shake up of the political system
New centrist party hoped to remake politics but failed to match Brexit party — or Lib Dems
Six MPs, including leader Heidi Allen, quit centrist party in wake of European election failure
Race to be next leader focuses on translating appeal to Remainers into Westminster votes
His party has dominated the European election campaign with clarity of purpose
A poll that was never meant to happen will lay bare the contradictions of Brexit
What does the UK’s 5G network leak say about the state of Theresa May’s government?
Political upstarts are choosing candidates with own large online presence
Boris Johnson’s sister Rachel and former BBC presenter Gavin Esler are among the candidates
Sister of Boris stands for pro-EU centrist party to overturn Brexit
Change UK leader says disaffected Tories would see election of Johnson as ‘red line’
Combined entity would win 16 of 60 seats up for grabs in England
Proposal for Lib Dems and Change UK pact in European Parliament poll is rejected
Former Tory MP Heidi Allen appointed as interim leader ahead of conference in September
The new Independent Group of MPs will promote distinctive centre-ground values
MPs broke away from Labour and the Conservative parties
For most of its history, the party has been multitudinous and contradictory
The independents’ rebellion has changed the atmosphere at Westminster
Brexit tensions split parties
New bloc of Labour and Conservative MPs should be given a chance
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