Heidi Allen making speech at Change UK launch

The transcript details the launch of Change UK's EU election campaign at a venue in Bristol. It highlights the formation of the independent group by 11 MPs from Labour and Conservative parties, who felt their parties had moved away from the center ground. The group aims to offer a better political choice and has been approved as a formal political party by the Electoral Commission.

What was the main purpose of the gathering mentioned in the text?

What significant action did 11 MPs take nine weeks prior to the announcement?

How did the speaker describe the current state of the Conservative Party?

What responsibilities did the MPs feel they had regarding the political situation?

What approval did the Electoral Commission give to the group last week?