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In an interview with the Daily Mirror, former shadow business secretary Ms Eagle said: «The Labour party needs to be saved.

The former shadow business secretary is the most senior member of the Labour party to declare they would do so, after Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell both ruled out fighting the EU battle alongside the Tory leader.

The shadow business secretary is said to have the backing of Tony Blair and apparently names the Tory Michael Heseltine as a political hero.

The development came as Lord Rennard, the former chief executive of the Liberal Democrats, was cleared of wrongdoing in relation to his expenses, and the Commons auditors offered Kenneth Clarke an «unreserved apology» after reducing the amount of expenses the shadow business secretary was being asked to repay by more than # 3,000.

The former shadow business secretary is hoping to oust Jeremy Corbyn amid warnings the bitter rows over the party leadership could lead to a legal wrangle or lasting split

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Here's shadow business secretary, the dashing Chuka Umunna: «Labour has led calls for a British Investment Bank since last year.

Also addressing the conference today is Kenneth Clarke, shadow business secretary, who is being carefully managed by party officials to ensure he stays on - message.

Last weekend shadow business secretary Rebecca Long - Bailey claimed Labour wanted to «have it's cake and eat it» re Brexit.

But some of the leader's closest allies hope that the recently - appointed shadow business secretary Rebecca Long - Bailey could step into his shoes if needs be.

Frontbenchers and backbenchers threatening to vote against triggering the Article 50 countdown, shadow business secretary Clive Lewis among them, would challenge what's left of Jeremy Corbyn's shredded authority in a rudderless party.

John Denham, Labour's shadow business secretary, commented: «The gvernment's latest attempts to shore up its plans for a massive hike in tuition fees simply show that their plans are not worked out.

Chuka Umunna Labour's shadow business secretary responds to Vince Cable's admissions that the economy is performing poorly:

Labour also seized on the u-turn with shadow business secretary Clive Lewis saying: «The prime minister announced she is ditching her flagship policy to put workers on company boards - just one month after committing to it.

Shadow Brexit secretary Keir Starmer, shadow economic secretary to the Treasury Jonathan Reynolds and shadow work and pensions secretary Debbie Abrahams are all seen as «sensible» politicians who are willing to listen to what businesses and campaigners have to say.

Attention on contact between the parties» senior figures began this summer with the revelation by shadow chancellor Ed Balls that he has been in frequent contact by text with Lib Dem business secretary Vince Cable, a former SDP politician, who has spent the summer undermining Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg.

The modernisation of the economy is a «national mission» that demands co-operation between business and government, the shadow business secretary will say today.

His comments were criticised by shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna, who said he lives in a «parallel universe».

Mr Corbyn is facing a challenge from the former shadow business secretary, Angela Eagle, who will put her name forward to contest the leadership tomorrow.

The former shadow business secretary argued Mr Corbyn was unable to «provide the leadership» to win a general election but that she believed she had what it takes to become Prime Minister.

As opinion polls continue to signal no overall election winner, the shadow business secretary told The Daily Telegraph that the Conservative starting point would be to refuse a compromise on economic plans.

The former shadow pensions secretary will take on Eagle, who was previously shadow business secretary, in a parliamentary Labour party (PLP) hustings on Monday, as the two challengers vie for support from MPs and MEPs before Wednesday's deadline for nominations.

This time round, the hall in Church House was packed and the shadow business secretary, Rebecca Long - Bailey, was quick to point out the significance in her introduction.

He will now face a formal leadership challenge from Ms Eagle, the former shadow business secretary.

Former shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna said: «After eight years of Tory misrule, most people thoroughly tired of austerity, a disastrous Brexit negotiation, the Windrush outrage and four cabinet resignations in six months, we should be well ahead and we are not.

But the shadow business secretary said how long to sustain the measure should be a purely economic decision and not a moral one.

More MPs in junior shadow ministerial positions are expected to resign today in a bid to convince Mr Corbyn to leave his post, while reports suggest that Shadow Business Secretary Angela Eagle and her twin sister Maria, the Shadow Culture Secretary, could also quit.

Last week, the shadow business secretary, Chuka Umunna, said he had been discussing with European counterparts how to limit immigration from EU countries to people with good skills and firm job offers.

Dozens more MPs in junior shadow ministerial positions are expected to resign today in a bid to convince Mr Corbyn to leave his post, while reports suggest that Shadow Business Secretary Angela Eagle could herself quit.

The debate came after Labour indicated a tougher approach to the EU when the shadow business secretary, Chuka Umunna, called for a change to one of the founding principles of the EU — freedom of movement — to be introduced to prevent EU citizens travelling to Britain in search of a job.

Asked about the messages on Sky News, the shadow business secretary said: «Of course there are racists in Ukip - that is unfortunate and that is something they need to address.

«Watering down people's rights at work by doubling the service requirement to claim for unfair dismissal from one to two years is not a substitute for a credible plan for growth,» shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna said.

«It is clear that the coalition proposals for the highest public university fees in the world have not gained public support,» shadow business secretary John Denham commented.

Of course, the shadow business secretary in recent years has been Chuka Umunna...

«By cutting funding for regional growth by two thirds the Tory - led government is choking off the funding needed for regions to grow and create the jobs our economy needs,» shadow business secretary John Denham commented.

Various members of the shadow Cabinet, including Mr Osborne and foreign secretary William Hague will gather on the main stage on Sunday afternoon to discuss how the current economic climate is affecting homeowners and businesses and reveal the party's plan for a strong economy.

The development will be disappointing to Mr Umunna, the shadow business secretary, and Tristram Hunt, the shadow education secretary, who are both seen as natural heirs to Blair.

There was some significant cross-party wooing last night, as shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna surprised conference delegates by advocating cooperation with the coalition over the proposed BAE Systems / EADS merger.

Labour's link with the trade unions is «absolutely where it should be» says the shadow business secretary.

The shadow chancellor Ed Balls said he could work in coalition with the Lib Dems if they were led by the business secretary Vince Cable

If Mr Smith is considered to have a greater chance of beating Mr Corbyn than Ms Eagle, it may be that he is seen as politically more left - wing than the former shadow business secretary.

The article correctly confirms the statement by Labour's shadow business secretary that output per hour worked is higher in competitor nations.

Labour's shadow business secretary Rebecca Long - Bailey became the latest, and possibly last, victim of Andrew Neil's aggressive Sunday Politics interview style when she was reduced to trotting out Conservative slogans to defend Labour's Brexit position.

The elections have been branded a total waste of money by shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna

Labour's shadow business secretary did not comment on the proposed banking split now being considered by a coalition government - initiated review, instead focusing on what he suggested were more practical concerns.

Chuka Umunna, the former shadow business secretary, told ITV's Good Morning Britain: «Essentially, those who want us to leave can't answer the question: «Will we be able to have all the benefits that we have in the EU, being part of that big, free trade, single market trading zone if we come out, can you guarantee that?»

Shadow business secretary, Alan Duncan, was typically robust in his defence of senior shadow ministers retaining outside interests:

Rumours about him coming back as shadow foreign secretary are unfounded — as are whispers that he would lead the policy review if Byrne loses control (another name in that hat is Chuka Umunna, although it would be a lot of work alongside his shadow business role.

The former shadow business secretary, Labour MP Chuka Umunna, said: «It is absolutely vital, as the party of work and social justice, that we have a clear and unequivocal policy to keep the UK in the single market and the customs union.

Clive Lewis, 45, who was shadow defence minister, took on a new role as shadow business secretary following tensions with Corbyn's office over Trident.

Umunna, a former shadow business secretary, said there had been a growing recognition that the groups needed to coordinate as it becomes more realistic to push for the public to get a say on the outcome of the Brexit process.