Chuka Umunna, the shadow business secretary, has withdrawn from the Labour leadership contest, citing the impact the increased level of attention would have on him and those close to him. In a statement, Umunna said he thought he understood the level of scrutiny and attention the leadership contest would bring, but that he had found it uncomfortable. A source close to Umunna claimed his mother had been followed home by a reporter and that he had not enjoyed having press outside his home every morning. He also denied speculation that a newspaper had a negative story about him that was about to be run over the weekend.
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