#UK: Chuka Umunna Withdraws From Labour Ldr Contest After 3 Days; Cites "Scrutiny" And "Pressure"

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Chuka Umunna has withdrawn from the Labour leadership contest, citing the impact the increased level of attention on him and his family. There are now four declared candidates: Shadow health secretary Andy Burnham; shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper, shadow international development secretary Mary Creagh; and shadow health minister Liz Kendall.

#UK: Labour's Shadow Business Sec. Chuka Ummuna Seeking Leadership; Says Pty Must Be Business Friendly

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UPDATE: Chucka Umunna Withdraws From Labour Leadership Race, Citing "Increased Scruitiny"

The UK Labour Party's Shadow Business Secretary, Chuka Umunna, will seek to become the party's new leader following the resignation of Ed Miliband after the party's devastating loss. Umunna has argued Labour needs more "pro-business" rhetoric and make an "aspirational offer" to win over more middle-class voters.