Chuka Umunna, the British Labour politician who recently announced that he will be running to become leader of the Labour party, has withdrawn from the contest.
BBC confirmed the news.
At this time, it is unclear why he decided to quit. We will bring you additional updates as they become available.
Update:
According to Daily Mail, Umunna withdrew from the race because “he could not cope with the ‘pressure that comes with being a leadership candidate’.”
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I guess he isn’t ready… smart choice because “we” aren’t either.
God pls i hope its not a leaked sex tape. lol (I will watch tho, just to see if u have skills) lol
no matter what happens you are still our hero. and we are proud of u and ur accomplishments.
a son of an igbo immigrant making it big in obodo oyinbo.
pls leave that white woman and come back home let me help u a select a good wife who will cook and clean well well without complaining or shouting feminism.
i know you will claim to be joking but shut your arse bruno!!!!! Women’s rights and yes FEMIINISM is a serious issue, especially for us Africans
So sorry the british igbo. Has withdrawn his candidacy. Hes not aware theres going to be digging on his personal life. Kedu.
I thought about this too . They don’t really like him. I heard he’s arrogant and all but I have never met him so I won’t conclude.
NOBODY HAS CONFIRMED THE REASON WHY HE STEPPED DOWN, DON’T BRING YOUR HATE INTO THIS FORUM. LET’S KEEP IT DECENT HERE PLS.
@amh… Yes- oo, personal/ private life is a huge part of politics. I don’t know when Nigeria will realize that saying am repent does not cut it. Service to the nation is for people who strive to live right.
@Nnene, How l love thee!
Come Sunday, one of the newspapers has an exclusive on his personal life. Twitter is abuzz with whispers – tax avoidance, tax evasion and yes his sexuality. Of course you can guess it will be a Murdoch newspaper that will expose him.
I saw this – “I want to be Prime Minister. But I’m not prepared for any scrutiny of my life. Completely and utterly misguided and bizarre.”
Anon, You speak from both sides of your mouth. Pea sized brain you have. Very ignorant much.
You are a neardenthal. I typed and I did not speak. You think everyone is like you and so you label people just the way you are. Utter numpty.
this foolish @anon the only thing u know how to say is neardenthal.
you are a big fool. u talk shit all the time. ewu (bellanaija if u like no post my comment)
Very likely a scandal has been uncovered. Ooo, maybe he’s being blackmailed!
What a shame, I was hoping he’d win the leadership so the annihilation of Labour would be complete.
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London based chattering class champagne socialist with an offshore trust fund for leader? A SOCIALIST leader! Comical. I mean seriously how was that going to work out? He must be really deluded to think he stood a chance, the press would have a field day.
i smell smthing fishy… maybe some1 has smthing on him.. .. nd i duno wt the hell is rong with sm ppl.. what is wrong with him dating a white woman.. is it oyur business.. so he shld come to nigeria solely to pick a wife.. mtchew… how dyu know the woman is a feminist? because she is white? how ignorant
You are so right Anon. Couldnt have said it better. He is probably not ready. But i know very soon. CHANGE IS COMING.
Change in another man country? You must be delusional. This is d way it works in England, White boys, white girls, Indian girls, India boys, EU everybody, Black British, then any other black. Why do you think Engineering grads in the UK are bus drivers? Nigerian accent, skin color!
SHOBIE, THIS GUY WAS NOT BORN IN NIGERIA AND DOES NOT HAVE NIGERIAN ACCENT. THAT ASIDE, BRITAIN HAS NOT COME TO TERMS WITH LETTING A FOREIGNER BECOME P/MINISTER BECAUSE THEY ARE MORE TRADITIONAL THAN AMERICA THOUGH TOLERANT OF OTHER RACES PROVIDED YOU DON’T OVERREACH YOUR EXPECTATION.
I hope he’s not being pressured out. There politics is serious business. You have to have a clean record. They’ll dig out what you have forgotten about . He should sort himself out first if he has skeletons in his closet.
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i know you will claim to be joking but shut your arse bruno!!!!! Women’s rights and yes FEMIINISM is a serious issue, especially for us Africans
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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“Labour Party” what a cool name unlike people democratic party and….
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
Where are those saying the UK is lahlah land flowing with milk and honey? The English will never allow a black man to lead a major political party. He may or may not have skeletons in his cupboard. But, by the time you are smeared, dragged and kicked even if and when you are eventually proven innocent and clean, the trauma would hv taught you not to be “silly” next time. Only naive and childish people believe that you a black person is really welcome in the UK. Tolerating you and welcoming you whole heartedly are poles apart. Respect yourself no be curse.
MY SENTIMENTS EXACTLY
He blamed scrutiny and pressure. Biko, what does that mean? If you are not ready, why throw in your hat into the ring only to withdraw after just three days? He was naive period.
HE DID NOT THROW IN HIS HAT IN THE RING, HE ONLY VOLUNTEERED A RESPONSE GIVEN THE EUPHORIA OF THE MOMENT.
NOPE! He declared his interest on you tube. It was also shown on BBC1 this afternoon.
BUT AGAINST ALL ODDS OBAMA DID, WHY NOT?
Omo, U b learner.