Seven MPs leave Britain’s Labour Party over Brexit, anti-Semitism

The group of lawmakers, calling themselves "The Independent Group", included Chuka Umunna, who had at one point been seen as a future leadership candidate, and Luciana Berger, who has been outspoken about the party's approach to anti-Semitism.

Opposition leader pushes for parliament vote on new Brexit referendum — Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was disappointed in their decision to leave the party. (REUTERS)

Seven lawmakers split from Britain’s opposition Labour Party on Monday, saying that the party leadership’s failures over Brexit, anti-Semitism and a culture of bullying in the party had left them no choice.

The group of lawmakers, calling themselves “The Independent Group”, included Chuka Umunna, who had at one point been seen as a future leadership candidate, and Luciana Berger, who has been outspoken about the party’s approach to anti-Semitism.

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Jeremy Corbyn leaves home amid rumours of Labour Party split

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn refuses to answer questions as he leaves home amid rumours that a small group of Labour MPs are set to announce their resignations from the party.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he was disappointed in their decision to leave the party.