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Labour MPs reject Chuka Umunna's 'institutionally racist' jibe

STREATHAM MP Chuka Umunna was slammed as a mischief-making "Establishment lackey" yesterday after claiming the Labour Party was "institutionally racist."

Mr Umunna made the accusation on Sophy Ridge on Sunday, saying he was referring to the party's supposed anti-semitism problem.

His outburst followed his attempt to blame Jeremy Corbyn for no-confidence votes passed against MPs including Joan Ryan and Frank Field, demanding the Labour leader "call off the dogs."

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