By Joe Middleton For Mailonline
Published: 02:05 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 02:05 GMT, 1 March 2019
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Former Labour frontbencher Chuka Umunna has been named as the spokesman for the Independent Group (TIG) of breakaway MPs.
In an indication the 11-strong group of former Labour and Tory MPs expects further defections, Sarah Wollaston has been given responsibility for 'new colleagues'.
The group does not have a formal leader but Mr Umunna's role as 'group spokesperson' suggests he will play a crucial role for TIG as it seeks to build its profile.
The group does not have a formal leader but Mr Umunna's (pictured with Angela Smith) role as 'group spokesperson' suggests he will play a crucial role for TIG as it seeks to build its profile
Mr Umunna said: 'Our team is diverse and drawn from different backgrounds, including a former teacher, social
