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Change UK - the party formed from the Independent Group of MPs - has been approved to take part in next month's European Parliament elections.

But their choice of logo has been rejected.

The new group were planning to use a black square with the initials TIG along with the hashtag "#Change".

The Electoral Commission has banned from using the logo on ballot papers, because it was "likely to mislead" voters, and contained a hashtag, which effectively links to online content.

The watchdog also said their initials were not "sufficiently well known" to give the public a clear idea of who they were voting for.

Instead, its understood a blank square will be shown next to the candidate and party names.

Change UK announced today that its application to become a political party had been approved by the Commission in time for possible European elections next month.

And they say more than 3,700 people have applied to be Change UK candidates in the poll.

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Interim leader Heidi Allen said: "This is a fight for Britain’s voice in Europe – and we have been overwhelmed by the thousands of people wanting to roll up their sleeves and join our campaign from every walk of life and every corner of the country.



“Change UK – The Independent Group have a clear message in the European elections: we demand a People’s Vote and, if it is held, all our MPs will campaign to remain in and reform the European Union."

Meanwhile, fellow pro-Europe party Renew have agreed a deal to support Chance UK in the Euro elections to avoid splitting the anti-Brexit vote.

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Annabel Mullin, Leader of Renew, said: “In keeping with Renew’s commitment to honest, open and practical politics, we are happy to be working with The Independent Group.

"Due to the Brexit threat, it is essential that the pro-European vote is not split on May 23rd. This strategic move will ensure that voters are presented with a clear, pro-European choice at the ballot box.



“I know that Renew’s work at the grassroots levels can help The Independent Group’s established MPs build a better political system.

"Renew was founded in order to change the conversation on political reform and provide millions of disenfranchised voters with a voice.

"We can now do that with The Independent Group, who can provide invaluable expertise and leadership at this crucial time.



“I hope this move will provide a platform for doing politics differently.”